When Altern-8 put on their masks and their weird chemist uniforms for a performance, everything seemed to be out of control. Their kind of music really seemed to be a melting pot where you couldn't define exactly the different styles frontiers. After all, it was all lumped into hardcore. So many influences made up the English movement, and later even other ones, such as Jungle and Drum and Bass, were then influenced by it.
Even though the Detroit Techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson was considered a reference to all rave style with a track named "Truth of Self Evidence" (as Reese & Santonio), he had never made hardcore, and one day he met the Altern-8 duo at Stafford aka Techno City, and they recorded the "Let it Reign" tune together with Inner City: that's when Mark explained the basic ingredients of hardcore to Kevin, resulting in what he did later, like Tronikhouse's "Uptempo".
Altern-8 started in 1989 as Nexus 21, because they just liked it. It sounded 'technoey', and they were both 21 at that time. According to Archer, it was already a proto-hardcore project. Nothing to do with the unborn bleep techno. They definitely were aiming for something more dancefloor, more breakbeat. Anyway, the "Rhythm Of Life"'s sales did not go well, and they decided to change. So, they choose the best option in 1990: to Altern 8!
Influenced by the musical elements of the Detroit techno artists Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, as well as the Chicago sound of Phuture and early techno heroes Kraftwerk, the Altern-8 tunes changed the world of dance music, bringing these influences to all over the place, in a mixture of 303, 808 and 909. This was, in fact, "the sound of the Altern-8!".
Notable Altern-8 tracks include "Activ8", "E-vapor-8", "Frequency", "Hypnotic St-8" and "Infiltrate 202". The duo produced an album on the Network Records Label in 1992 called Full On .. Mask Hysteria. After their single "Everybody", the duo split up. Mark Archer is still DJing now, doing live shows all over the world.
In 1992, Peat entered as a candidate for the Stafford constituency in the General Election representing the Hardcore (Altern8-ive) party. He polled 158 votes and finished in fourth place.
Infiltrate 202
Altern 8 Lyrics
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夢は叶えるためにある
さぁ行こう１人じゃないんだ
（狙いBang Bang 飛ばせGang Gang 掴み取るのさEverybady Breaking Now)
視界ゼロの暗闇で
見失った自信取り戻せ
光導く方へ
（弱音No No 前にGo Go 風はないぜ掻き消せRedy Go）
信じた道を行け
※１ 鮮やかに輝けFture
俺たちの時代Adventure
夢を（夢で）終わらせたくないずっと（Keep Walking Now）
共に手を取ってGoing
唯一無二の存在へ（きっと）
たどり着く（そうだろう）
そう歴史はここから始まるのだから
どんなことがあっても
We Never Give Up
挫けそうでも倒れそうでも
ここで止まることはできない
止まることはできない
（胸がBang Bang あつくJing Jing 鼓動は衝動Everybady Breaking Now)
目を覚ませ今すぐそう
可能性は無限自分次第
Do it どうかしてくんだ
（まずはRight On 続く感動 無我夢中でやるのさNo The Time)
世界を変えるのさ
信じた道を行け
思い出せ描いたFture
みはける世界もAdventure
同じ（時を）感じあいながら明日へ（Keep Walking Now)
失うものはないさ
がむしゃらに攻めようぜBaybay
（奇跡は）おこるさ（そうだろう）
もう自分のためだけじゃない運命だから
どんなことがあっても
We Never Give Up
眩しい光を体中に浴びたとき
ここにいるってわかるだろう
その時は・・・
（思い出せ描いたFuture
みはける世界もAdventure
同じ（時を）感じあいながら明日へ）
Keep Walking Now
※１ 繰り返し
The lyrics of Altern 8's song "Infiltrate 202" speak of the pursuit of dreams and the need to persevere in the face of obstacles. The lyrics begin with the statement, "We can't give up no matter what" and emphasize the importance of achieving one's dreams. There is a message of unity, as the lyrics encourage listeners to take each other's hands and venture forth together. The lyrics feature a call-and-response pattern, encouraging listeners to "bang" and "gang," urging them to keep moving forward, and reminding them that they can change the world if they stick to their beliefs and persevere.
The lyrics of "Infiltrate 202" convey a sense of optimism and a never-say-die spirit, urging listeners to remain focused on the future and to never give up hope. The lyrics are inspiring and motivating, and they offer encouragement to those who are facing difficult times. The song's lyrics encourage listeners to be agents of change, to challenge the status quo, and to strive for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
譲れないのさ何がなんでも
We can't compromise no matter what
夢は叶えるためにある
Dreams are meant to come true
さぁ行こう１人じゃないんだ
Let's go, we're not alone
（狙いBang Bang 飛ばせGang Gang 掴み取るのさEverybady Breaking Now)
(Aim, bang bang, fly gang gang, seize it, everybody's breaking now)
視界ゼロの暗闇で
In the darkness with zero visibility
見失った自信取り戻せ
Regain the confidence we've lost
光導く方へ
Towards the direction where the light guides
（弱音No No 前にGo Go 風はないぜ掻き消せRedy Go）
(No negativity, let's go forward, there's no wind, erase it, ready go)
ルールなんてぶち壊せ
Break the rules as we please
信じた道を行け
Take the path we believe in
鮮やかに輝けFture
Shine brightly, future
俺たちの時代Adventure
Our era is an adventure
夢を（夢で）終わらせたくないずっと（Keep Walking Now）
We don't want our dreams to end in dreams, let's keep walking now
共に手を取ってGoing
Let's hold hands and go together
唯一無二の存在へ（きっと）
To become an unmistakable existence (for sure)
たどり着く（そうだろう）
We'll arrive (I'm sure)
そう歴史はここから始まるのだから
Yes, history begins here
どんなことがあっても
No matter what happens
We Never Give Up
We never give up
挫けそうでも倒れそうでも
Even if we're about to lose heart or collapse
ここで止まることはできない
We can't stop here
（胸がBang Bang あつくJing Jing 鼓動は衝動Everybady Breaking Now)
(Our hearts go bang bang, hot jing jing, our heartbeat is our impulse, everybody's breaking now)
目を覚ませ今すぐそう
Wake up right now
可能性は無限自分次第
Possibilities are endless, it's up to us
Do it どうかしてくんだ
Do it, we'll make it happen
（まずはRight On 続く感動 無我夢中でやるのさNo The Time)
(First of all, right on, we'll do it with never-ending excitement, there's no time)
世界を変えるのさ
We're going to change the world
思い出せ描いたFture
Remember the future we've envisioned
みはける世界もAdventure
The world that opens up before us is an adventure
同じ（時を）感じあいながら明日へ（Keep Walking Now)
Let's walk towards tomorrow while experiencing the same time
失うものはないさ
There's nothing to lose
がむしゃらに攻めようぜBaybay
Let's attack with all our might, baby
（奇跡は）おこるさ（そうだろう）
(Miracles happen, don't they?)
もう自分のためだけじゃない運命だから
Because it's a destiny that's no longer just for ourselves
眩しい光を体中に浴びたとき
When we're bathed in bright light
ここにいるってわかるだろう
We'll know that we're here
その時は・・・
At that moment...
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vital Hostage
I'll be 40 tomorrow I was 15 when this tune came out, I thank god when I was a teenager when I was and the truly epic music that developed during that time. I was able to be a part of something truly special. It's difficult to put into words how innovative those times were. Everything from about 1995 onwards seems to have been a rinse and repeat, but there were some years when what was happening in music was beyond the commercial gain of money or the music business and beyond the long arm of the law, was just an unprecedented wave of something new that nobody could really control. Good times. God I wish I had a fucking time machine. I'd be right back there in an instant. Make a good film!
LifeFitTraining
steven johnson ... agreed mate - i was into this music and jungle from 1988/1989 up to 1995 then it was all commercial and no longer underground ..
MrLien2U
+steven johnson Funny age being 40..... I remember going out raving back in the day & meeting people who were in there 40's & thinking how cool they were. I hope I have became one of them 40 year olds :)
Offon tv
+steven johnson yes - it was the last none contrived youth movement -
Benjamin Barraclough
+steven johnson Could not agree more brother. I was 20, on the dance floor when I first heard this... MASSIVE impact, ...massive, ...Comon' you'All! you know the score
Geoff Hughes
steven johnson you are so correct . i was there .
stickyfinngaz
I miss the90's. Amazing raves, music and pills. Best era of my life :-)
John O' Grady
Here,here
Trancetechniqueradio
Out Of This World ! 🙂
A M
😀 Too true! Those where amazing times. We were lucky to live through them🤪