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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Digital Tension Dementia
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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You're living in a fascist world
Violence is your point of view,
It always makes the best of you
Freedom is a luxury
Of self induced hostility,
My back is up against the wall,
Efficiency - redundant fear but don't you see?
The power games that they play,
The methods which they put in your way
"The charges aren't justified"
Violence is your point of view
It always gets the best of you
Redundant fear but don't you see? - Efficiency
You don't get time to look around
You keep your face to the ground
You can't say yes, you can't say no
You're living in a fascist world
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song Digital Tension Dementia are a forceful commentary on the suffocating nature of living within a fascist system and the insidious ways in which it can corrupt individuals. The repeated phrase "you can't say yes, you can't say no" highlights the lack of agency that people have in such a system, where expression and individuality are suppressed in favor of obedience to the ruling authority. The lines "violence is your point of view, it always makes the best of you" emphasize how this restrictive atmosphere can lead to aggression and hostility becoming the default response to any situation.
The refrain "efficiency - redundant fear but don't you see?" highlights the paradoxical nature of a fascist system, where it claims to promote efficiency and order but in reality sustains itself through the creation and perpetuation of fear. It suggests that the power games that are played within such systems are ultimately futile and meaningless, with the "methods which they put in your way" only serving to maintain the status quo rather than to bring about genuine change. The final lines of the song, "you don't get time to look around, you keep your face to the ground", encapsulate the suffocating and claustrophobic nature of living within a fascist system, where surveillance and constrictive legislation make it difficult to see a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't say yes, you can't say no
Your choices are limited and controlled, leaving you with no agency over your own life.
You're living in a fascist world
The world is controlled by oppressive regimes that limit your freedoms and enforce their own rules through violence and intimidation.
Violence is your point of view,
You have been conditioned to view violence as an acceptable solution to problems, rather than seeking peaceful resolutions.
It always makes the best of you
Your violent tendencies are taking over, and they are becoming a more intrinsic part of your identity with each use.
Freedom is a luxury
Having the ability to make your own choices and lead your own life is a privilege that is limited by oppressive systems.
Of self induced hostility,
Your aggressive behavior is a result of years of conditioning that encourages hostility towards those around you.
My back is up against the wall,
You feel trapped and hopeless, with nowhere to turn for escape or help from those around you.
And everywhere dead men fall
The consequences of the violent actions of oppressive systems are apparent everywhere, with innocent people suffering and dying as a result.
Efficiency - redundant fear but don't you see?
The violent and oppressive systems in place are not necessary for efficiency, and in fact rely on fear to retain their power over the population.
The power games that they play,
The oppressive regimes in charge use their power and influence to maintain their control over the population, pitting different groups against each other for their own gain.
The methods which they put in your way
The systems in place are designed to prevent you from achieving real change, using methods like propaganda and censorship to maintain their control and manipulate your beliefs.
"The charges aren't justified"
The reasons given for the violent and oppressive actions taken by the powers that be are not reasonable or justifiable.
You don't get time to look around
You are too busy just trying to survive in the oppressive system, and are unable to take a step back and examine the bigger picture or seek out solutions.
You keep your face to the ground
You are beaten down and submissive, unable to look up or question the systems in place.
You're living in a fascist world
The oppressive systems in place are so deeply ingrained in society that they have become the norm, creating an environment that is oppressive and stifling to those living within it.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILL LEEB, MICHAEL BRUCE BALCH
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