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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Division of Mind
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Out to The West
This Fascist Nation
Never Rest
Fight Back
Rulers of Hatred
We Execute Pain
But Others We Pay
Fight Back
No Mutual Surrender
Scent of Chud
With Infinite Spirit
We Never Give Up
Fight Back
The Alter of Truth Is for The Living
The Alter of Truth Is Unforgiving
A Network of Druglords
Rule This Land
This Democracy Will
Never Stand
Fight Back
Division of Mind Is Strangulation
Division of Mind is Suffocation
The Tandem Mirror
Shatters in Two
Chaotic People
Invalidate You
Fight Back
Reprogrammed Vision
Dimension of Fright
Hollow Delusion
We All Lose Sight
Fight Back
Syringed Injection
Into Your Arm
Final Solution
Now Will Come
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song "Division of Mind" speak to the struggle against oppression in a fascist state. The first stanza depicts a nation that never rests in its oppressive ways, with the second stanza suggesting that the only way to fight back is not with one's own hands, but through paying others to execute pain. The third stanza emphasizes the need for perseverance and never giving up, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
The song goes on to describe the ways in which the state maintains its power, including through a network of druglords who rule the land and invalidate any dissent. However, the chorus speaks to the possibility of resistance and the importance of altering our perceptions of reality in order to fight back against the oppression. The final stanza describes the "final solution" that is looming, suggesting that the need for resistance is urgent.
Overall, "Division of Mind" is a powerful commentary on the struggle against fascism and the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of oppression. The song acknowledges the difficulty of the fight ahead, but also ultimately inspires listeners to take up the fight and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
In Through The Out Door
We entered by the exit, already breaking the rules.
Out to The West
We're heading westwards, symbolically towards the setting sun.
This Fascist Nation
The government is oppressive and controlling.
Never Rest
The totalitarian regime maintains its tight grip on society without pause.
Fight Back
We must resist and push back against the power structures.
Rulers of Hatred
Those in power are fueled by malice and animosity.
We Execute Pain
They inflict suffering upon the people they rule over.
Not With Our Hands
They use others to do their dirty work, avoiding consequences.
But Others We Pay
They will gladly use money to achieve their goals, regardless of ethics.
No Mutual Surrender
The fight cannot end in compromise or mutual agreement.
Scent of Chud
There's a stench of decay and corruption in the air.
With Infinite Spirit
We will persevere and resist indefinitely.
We Never Give Up
We won't give up, even in the face of long odds or adversity.
The Alter of Truth Is for The Living
Truth is only useful to those alive and able to act upon it.
The Alter of Truth Is Unforgiving
The revelation of truth can be harsh and unforgiving.
A Network of Druglords
Criminals hold significant power, control, and influence.
Rule This Land
The illicit leaders dictate and command society.
This Democracy Will
Despite appearances or ideals, democracy is ineffective in practice.
Never Stand
It won't last, and doesn't have a solid foundation or support structure.
Division of Mind Is Strangulation
Having divided loyalties or conflicting ideas is asphyxiating and debilitating.
Division of Mind is Suffocation
The interior struggle and lack of consistency can be suffocating and exhausting.
The Tandem Mirror
The two opposite parts that make a larger whole aren't communicating or cooperating.
Shatters in Two
The whole falls apart into pieces.
Chaotic People
Society is in disarray and without structure.
Invalidate You
You no longer have agency or worth in this system.
Reprogrammed Vision
Our perception of the world has been altered or distorted.
Dimension of Fright
This distorted perception is terrifying and overwhelming.
Hollow Delusion
Believing in a false reality or ideology leads to a lack of fulfillment and purpose.
We All Lose Sight
We're blinded by our beliefs or fears and can't see things clearly anymore.
Syringed Injection
A powerful and invasive force has entered your system.
Into Your Arm
The injection was specifically directed at you.
Final Solution
The end goal is approaching, and it's probably terrible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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