| INTERVIEWS and REVIEWS |
| -From -Fortitude Webzine's- Demo review section. http://fortzine.cjb.net/ LUFTWAFFE "International Condemnation" Rating: 8/10 First of all, it needs to be mentioned that LUFTWAFFE is an extremely unordinary formation. This statement is in the first place associated with the ideological concept this American duet promotes. The main pattern of LUFTWAFFE's foreground is a certain philosophical trend named Solipsism. If you aren't familiar with the main ideas and goals of this movement, you should consult a dictionary of philosophical terms. As it goes for me, I myself am not a huge follower of the aforementioned ultra-radical doctrine, which, however, managed to gain a cult status in certain French intellectual circles of the 17th century. Anyhow, I do share some of the solipsist views. Enough digressions; the music anticipates to be described. "International..." is one of the first demos of this Chicago-based act and represents a soundscape of ambient/industrial ink with a firm ideological basis as it is mentioned above. Strong emphasis is done on acoustic guitars and sampling. This demo is more than appropriate for relaxing to in some of its parts ("The Cross of Lorraine"), sometimes it brings forth feelings of anxiety ("Killkorps", "The Iron Cathedral"), but what is essential: it never leaves you disinterested. However, some might remain disappointed in several aspects. By the way, how do you like such song-titles as "Killkorps" and "O.S.S. Marschleid", the latter being a reworked version of the notorious fascist hymn? I still do not see what kind of connection solipsism may have with nazi Germany. Perhaps, it's that arrogant and purist attitude towards all. Anyhow, LUFTWAFFE members claim they have nothing to do with Nazism. I do hope they don't. I assume all DEAD CAN DANCE and alike acts' fans will be curious to inspect this CD-R. By the way, the cover artwork is morbidly original. (Krasniy) LUFTWAFFE "The World That is Lost" Rating: 8/10 Not too many changes on this one in comparison with "International..." despite the fact that "The World..." is considerably shorter (2 tracks; approximatively 10 minutes playing lenght). It's still the same type of ambient stuff spiced up by some cool varying vocals, industrial-like samples and an uncompromising ideological approach. This CD-R comes in great package and still with an outstanding cover artwork. If I'm not mistaken, it's the latest LUFTWAFFE output so far. However, the guys are already (April, 2001) in the process of recording their full-length debut entitled "Solipsist Nation". As for now, this demo is still available. (Krasniy) |
| From Spain's Maldoror Magazine. Number 13. Luftwaffe International Condemnation Cd-Luftwaffe-Lupine Arts. Descendiendo en picado desde Chicago se presenta un nuevo grupo, Luftwaffe. Apadrinados en cierto modo por Boyd Rice, ya que fueron sus teloneros en los recientes conciertos de NON en USA, hacen su apariciōn con este trabajo presentado en una bonita caja. Nos encontramos con en grupo que, en mi opiniōn tiene un estupendo futuro. Algunas de las canciones me recuerdan al Dark-Folk que desprendian Death In June hace unos aņos, y otras deudoras de la herencia NON, el mismo Boyd Rice aparece como vocalista y letrista en una de las canciones, samples, loops, algo de ruido sin llegar al extremismo. En el libreto que acompaņa el CD nos encontramos con dos pins del grupo y ademās podemos ver las fotos de los miembros del grupo, b9 InViD, j1 Statik y Carolina Vagina, ademās de leer su declaraciōn de intenciones y principios darwinistas. Un primer trabajo que a mė me ha encantado. !Que suenen las sirenas de alarma! Antiačreos preparados, todos a los refugios subterrāneos, Viene la Luftwaffe. -Juan Cānovas |
 |
 |
 |
 |