Die Kleinen und die Bösen
D.A.F. · 1980
39 min · 19 tracks · electronic music
A relentless barrage of synth-driven anthems layered with provocative lyrics that challenge societal norms and expectations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Osten währt am längsten — This opening track sets the tone with its driving beat and critical lyrics reflecting on East German life, immediately establishing D.A.F.'s rebellious ethos.
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Gewalt — With its abrupt tempo changes and stark vocal delivery, this track encapsulates the band's exploration of violence as a societal theme, leaving listeners unsettled.
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Das ist Liebe — This track juxtaposes romantic notions with cold mechanical sounds, challenging traditional perceptions of love through its biting irony.
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Die Kleinen und die Bösen — The title track serves as a manifesto of sorts, merging catchy hooks with incisive social commentary that defines the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's driving synths and provocative themes mark it as a significant entry in the electronic genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of driving synth basslines that dominate the mix, creating a relentless energy throughout.
- Tracks often employ repetitive structures, with minimal variation in melody, emphasizing rhythm over harmonic complexity.
- Several tracks include abrupt transitions and tempo changes, which contribute to a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Osten währt am längsten 5:46
- 2 Essen dann schlafen 1:07
- 3 Co Co Pino 3:26
- 4 Kinderfunk 3:03
- 5 Nachtarbeit 1:54
- 6 Ich gebe dir ein Stück von mir 1:42
- 7 De Panne 2:34
- 8 Gewalt 1:26
- 9 Gib's mir 1:03
- 10 Auf Wiedersehen 2:05
- 11 Das ist Liebe 1:20
- 12 Was ist eine Welle 1:17
- 13 Anzufassen und anzufassen 1:46
- 14 Volkstanz 0:50
- 15 Die lustigen Stiefel 1:51
- 16 Die Kleinen und die Bösen 1:07
- 17 Die fesche Lola 1:43
- 18 El Basilon 2:54
- 19 Y la Gracia 2:03
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