Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft, Produkt der Deutsch Amerikanischen Freundschaft (side A)

Only a few years after this album, D.A.F. of course went on to be known as a duo crafting lyrical, dance-oriented hits like "Der Mussolini".  In 1979, however, they were an instrumental rock band, and still featured Pyrolator (Kurt Dahlke), who remains active as a solo act.  Produkt der Deutsch Amerikanischen Freundschaft features a series of short instrumental ideas, typically with only tiny pauses between them.  The rapid succession reminds me slightly of Faust Tapes, though the aesthetic is obviously informed by the heaviness of punk rock.  It seems to have been cheaply recorded and compressed, though the sound, especially of the drums, fits the music perfectly.  The monochrome cover image is iconic and perfect.