Umbra Et Imago

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Umbra et Imago (lt.: "Shadow and Image") was formed in autumn 1991 and initially (first 2 albums) was a genuine dark electro wave gotik band; soonafter becomes a gothic metal-/Neue Deutsche Härte-band. In picking up Sigmund Freud's idea that sexuality was the center of our being they processed sadomasochistic fantasies though their cynic lyrics. The band is famous for incorporating BDSM acts and complex pyrotechnics into their live shows.
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Albums

Träume, Sex Und Tod

(CD, Album)
Ausfahrt 1992

Infantile Spiele

(CD, Album)
Ausfahrt 1993

Remember Dito

(CD, MiniAlbum)
Ausfahrt 1994

Gedanken Eines Vampirs

(2 versions)
Deathwish Office 1995

Mystica Sexualis

(2 versions)
Spirit Production 1996

The Hard Years

(CD)
Oblivion (2) 1997

Machina Mundi

(CD, Album)
Oblivion (2) 1998

Mea Culpa

(2 versions)
Oblivion (2) 2000

Dunkle Energie

(3 versions)
Oblivion (2) 2001

Die Welt Brennt

(DVD-V, PAL + CD)
Oblivion (2) 2002

Memento Mori

(3 versions)
Spirit Production 2004

Motus Animi

(4 versions)
Spirit Production 2005

Opus Magnus

(2 versions)
Spirit Production 2010

Singles & EPs

Sex Statt Krieg

(CD, Maxi)
Spirit Production 1996

Kein Gott Und Keine Liebe

(CD, Single)
Spirit Production 1997

Umbra Et Imago Featuring Tanzwut - Weinst Du? (CD, Single)

Oblivion (2), SPV GmbH 1999

Umbra Et Imago Featuring Tanzwut - Feuer Und Licht (CD, Maxi)

Oblivion (2), SPV GmbH 2001

Sweet Gwendoline

(2 versions)
Spirit Production 2004

Gott Will Es

(CD, Maxi, Enh, Promo, Car)
Spirit Production 2007

Gott Will Es

(CD, Maxi, Enh, Dig)
Spirit Production 2007

Liebeslied

(CDr, Single, Promo)
Indigo (2) 2010

Ohne Dich

(CD, Single)
Planet Vampire 2010

Compilations

2 Originals Of Umbra Et Imago

(2xCD, Comp)
Oblivion (2) 2003

Geist Ist Geil

(2xCD, Album + CD, Maxi + CD, Comp + DVD-V + Box)
Spirit Production 2010

Videos

The Hard Years - Live Video 97/98

(VHS, PAL)
Spirit Production, SPV GmbH 1998
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Reviews & Discussion

Crijevo Jan 11, 2010
Once upon a time I left here a childish comment regarding this ... err... group. Well, the comment still might be somewhere around, but so are Umbra Et Imago - at first mention a thought provoking imaginary art-group but once seen and heard - well, it's a matter of taste(lessness) they say anyway so if you insist - enjoy. The pleasure should be all yours.

I don't mean to sound rude to those who idolize them for some reason, but Umbra Et Imago are one particular proof shock value isn't necessarily what makes a perfect concept. They so desperately want it to be concept rather than product (or even worse, a by-product) of a specific music genre, it seems the only way out of gothic hell is calling for Buffy.

And if the devil does exist, he should be truly offended by these constant beastly visual presentations of himself... Theatrical mainly to the point of being ridicules, Umbra Et Imago mix sex, electronics and trashy industrial death-or-so-metal sound to bad taste extremes. 'Mozart' to start with - well, the real Mozart was already sweet enough he ended up in tasty chocolates. He would have never hoped for this reflection of 'seine kleine Nachtmusik'; heavy make up and costumes to hide ultimate lack of identity behind. Or maybe Umbra Et Imago believe Wolfgang would roll in his grave for a dozen eternities... Now that's a bore.
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