In 1989, the group returned with the album Gashed Senses & Crossfire, which contained the dance-flavored singles "Digital Tension Dementia" and "No Limit." A European tour in support of the record yielded a live album -- titled simply, Live -- that was released and deleted on the same day in a limited edition of 4,000 pressings. After Balch departed Front Line Assembly in 1990, Fulber stepped in as a full partner; the streamlined duo soon released the electro-styled album Caustic Grip, while 1992's Tactical Neural Implant found the group's music moving in a more hard-edged disco direction. By 1994, the sound evolved yet again, with the album Millennium displaying a newfound reliance on guitars; both the title track and "This Faith" scored as club hits. Fulber departed the lineup by 1997, while his replacement Chris Peterson debuted with 1998's Flavour of the Weak. A best-of/remix compilation, Monument, was released the same year, as well as Re-Wind, a re-mix collection of material from Flavour of the Weak. Implode appeared one year later. Sticking with a heavy dose of synth-pop trance and throbbing melodies,Leeb and Peterson issued Epitaph in fall 2001.
Once again re-united as FLA, Bill And Rhys released a killer single 'Maniacal' (2003) as a precursor to the new album 'Civilization' (2004) and the sighs of relief amongst FLA fans were audible across the globe. 'Maniacal' is good old-fashioned FLA bought up to date whilst B-side 'Anti' shows that messers Leeb and Fulber can still produce stark and dark Industrial.
For the first time, Bill Leeb, Rhys Fulber, and Chris Peterson have joined ranks. The trio, with new members Jeremy Inkel and Adrian White, began work on Artificial Soldier in early 2005, and it was time well spent. Just release in June 2006 the newly re-formed line-up managed to create a release that should live up to the expectations of Front Line Assembly fans. Heavy pounding beats, atmospheric strings, percolating melodies, dynamic synths and Bill Leeb's trademark vocals are the norm here. Two guest vocalists also appear on Artificial Soldier. Eskil Simonsson from Covenant (on “The Storm”) and Jean-Luc De Meyer from Front 242 (on “Future Fail”).
Other projects include: Conjure One, Delerium, Pro-Tech, Synaesthesia, Will, Intermix, Noise Unit, Equinox, Cyberaktif and Mutual Mortuary.
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Backlash
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Breaking all these rules you made for me
Running through these minefields set for me
Burning in the fire you fueled for me
Laughing at all the anger you've thrown my way
I know what's real
The full effect
These open wounds
Will never heal
There's no respect
I know what's real
I want to feel
The full effect
These open wounds
Will never heal
There's no respect
Backlash, backlash, backlash, backlash, backlash
The anger
Will fuel the fire
The anger
The flames get higher
Breaking all these rules you made for me
Running through these minefields set for me
I know what's real
I want to feel
The full effect
These open wounds
Will never heal
There's no respect
I know what's real
I want to feel
The full effect
These open wounds
Will never heal
There's no respect
The full effect
There's no respect
I know what's real
I want to feel
The full effect
These open wounds
Will never heal
There's no respect
The song "Backlash" by Front Line Assembly is a powerful and intense reflection on the damaging effects of being controlled and oppressed. The lyrics tell the story of someone who has been restricted and forced to follow rules that have been set for them, while being constantly subjected to anger and disrespect from their oppressor. However, the singer of the song is determined to break free from this cycle and demand the respect that they deserve.
The repeated use of the word "backlash" throughout the song signals the singer's desire to strike back against their oppressor, fueled by the anger and frustration they have been forced to endure. The minefields and fire in the lyrics serve as metaphors for the obstacles and pain that the singer must overcome in order to assert their agency.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of "I know what's real, I want to feel the full effect," represents the singer's refusal to continue living a life that is controlled by someone else. They want to experience life on their own terms and feel the full range of emotions, both positive and negative. The lines "there's no respect" emphasize the lack of dignity and fairness in the singer's situation.
There is a sense of catharsis in the song, as the singer uses their anger and frustration as a way to motivate themselves to break free. Ultimately, "Backlash" is a song about empowerment and reclaiming agency, even when faced with intense adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Backlash, backlash
Repeating the title of the song to emphasize the idea of a backlash against someone or something.
Breaking all these rules you made for me
Challenging the constraints that have been placed upon the singer by an external force.
Running through these minefields set for me
Navigating a dangerous situation created for the singer by an external force.
Burning in the fire you fueled for me
Suffering the consequences of someone else's actions that has caused harm or discomfort.
Laughing at all the anger you've thrown my way
Reacting with amusement to the aggression which has been directed towards the artist.
I know what's real
Acknowledging the singer's true beliefs and feelings.
I want to feel
Expressing a desire for the singer to experience something genuine and meaningful.
The full effect
Asking for the entirety of a particular experience to be felt and understood.
These open wounds will never heal
Admitting that the pain inflicted upon the artist is permanent and untreatable.
There's no respect
Observing a lack of dignity or consideration from an external force towards the artist.
The anger will fuel the fire
Suggesting that the singer's resentment and hostility will intensify the conflict.
The flames get higher
The level of intensity and hostility will continue to rise due to the actions of the external force.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL LEEB, CHRIS BRYAN PETERSON, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON
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