INTERVIEWS and REVIEWS
-From -Fortitude Webzine's- Demo review section.
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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)
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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 apariciòn con este trabajo
presentado en una bonita caja. Nos encontramos con en grupo que, en mi opiniòn tiene un estupendo futuro. Algunas de
las canciones me recuerdan al Dark-Folk que desprendian Death In June hace unos años, 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 acompaña el CD nos encontramos con dos pin’s del grupo y ademàs podemos ver las fotos de los
miembros del grupo, b9 InViD, j1 Statik y Carolina Vagina, ademàs de leer su declaraciòn de intenciones y principios
darwinistas. Un primer trabajo que a mì me ha encantado. !Que suenen las sirenas de alarma! Antiaèreos preparados,
todos a los refugios subterrà neos, Viene la Luftwaffe.
-Juan CÃ novas
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 apariciòn con este trabajo
presentado en una bonita caja. Nos encontramos con en grupo que, en mi opiniòn tiene un estupendo futuro. Algunas de
las canciones me recuerdan al Dark-Folk que desprendian Death In June hace unos años, 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 acompaña el CD nos encontramos con dos pin’s del grupo y ademàs podemos ver las fotos de los
miembros del grupo, b9 InViD, j1 Statik y Carolina Vagina, ademàs de leer su declaraciòn de intenciones y principios
darwinistas. Un primer trabajo que a mì me ha encantado. !Que suenen las sirenas de alarma! Antiaèreos preparados,
todos a los refugios subterrà neos, Viene la Luftwaffe.
-Juan CÃ novas
