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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Dark Dreams
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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A game of oppression
These two short statements in Front Line Assembly's song Dark Dreams are packed with meaning and symbolism. The first line, "In the name of Jesus," immediately shifts the tone of the song from one of a dystopian, technological future to one of religious oppression. This phrase is often used to justify acts of violence and brutality in the name of Christianity, such as the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition. The line serves to highlight the fact that even though the world of the song is futuristic, technology has not necessarily led to progress or freedom.
The second line, "A game of oppression," builds on this idea. It suggests that the society depicted in the song is not simply dystopian due to forces beyond human control, but that it is actively maintained and perpetuated by those in power. The use of the word "game" implies that the oppression is not accidental or involuntary, but rather a conscious choice on the part of those in charge. This line raises questions about who benefits from the current state of affairs and who suffers, and whether resistance is possible in such a tightly controlled society.
Line by Line Meaning
In the name of Jesus
Using religion as a means to justify violent or oppressive actions
A game of oppression
Oppression being treated as a game or something to be played, rather than recognized as harmful and destructive
Contributed by Jacob W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IsNoMore
Oh my god ! I searched this song since my childhood. I rescued these
songs (called automotive) from an old tape. Just recently Shazam was
able to hand me out this information...the search is (partly)
over...wow...what a feeling. I even uploaded the recordings back then,
hoping for others to tell me what is is all about.
Team Huge Manatee
underrated. Played this a lot.