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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Epidemic
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Automation
Stimulation
Violation
Chorus:
Corroded
Hardware
Cuts
Short
Internal
Fire
Death on
Board
Transformation
Segregation
Articulation
Synchropate
This epidemic
Is here to stay
Will not go away
This Epidemic
This decoration
Will annihilate
This Violation
Will fornicate
Automate
Degragate
Stimulate
Violate
The song "Epidemic" by Front Line Assembly explores themes of technological advancements and their negative impacts on humanity. The lyrics of the song seem to be a commentary on how technology has led to the degeneration of society, where automation has led to a lack of personal touch, stimulation has replaced authentic human connection, and violation has taken over in the form of invasion of privacy and personal boundaries. The chorus of the song uses the metaphor of corrosion to describe the decay and breakdown of society, where hardware cuts short the internal fire of humanity and ultimately leads to death.
The second verse of the song talks about transformation, segregation, articulation, and synchronization - all of which are related to the ways in which technology has changed society. The use of the word "epidemic" is powerful, and it implies that the negative effects of technological advancements are widespread and difficult to escape. The song seems to suggest that unless we take steps to mitigate the negative impacts of technology on our lives, the epidemic will continue to spread and worsen.
Line by Line Meaning
Degeneration
The breakdown of the normal structure or function of something.
Automation
The use of control systems to operate equipment or machinery without human intervention.
Stimulation
The act of arousing or causing excitement or action.
Violation
An act that disregards an agreement, law, or right.
Corroded
Gradually destroyed or weakened by chemical reactions.
Hardware
The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
Cuts
The reduction of something in size, amount, or number.
Short
Electrical contact between two points that have a potential difference, resulting in a flow of electricity.
Internal
Existing or occurring within an organization, country, or other entity.
Fire
A destructive burning of something.
Death on
The occurrence of death or dying.
Board
A flat piece of material designed for a specific purpose, often used in electronics or carpentry.
Transformation
A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
Segregation
The act of separating or setting apart groups of people or things from each other.
Articulation
The expression of an idea or feeling in a clear and distinct manner.
Synchropate
To cause to occur at the same time or rate.
This epidemic
A widespread occurrence of a particular undesirable phenomenon.
Is here to stay
Permanent or long-lasting in nature; not likely to change or be replaced.
Will not go away
Persistent or enduring in nature; unlikely to disappear or fade over time.
This Epidemic
A phenomenon that has become widespread and pervasive, often causing harm or destruction as a result.
This decoration
A superficial and meaningless attempt at beautification or ornamentation.
Will annihilate
To destroy completely or reduce to nothingness.
This Violation
An act that goes against established rules, norms, or ethical principles.
Will fornicate
To engage in immoral or unethical behavior.
Automate
To replace human labor with machines or other forms of automation.
Degragate
To cause to deteriorate or decline gradually over time.
Stimulate
To activate, energize, or excite the senses or actions of something.
Violate
To break, infringe, or disregard established rules, norms, or ethical principles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL LEEB, NOWELL RHYS FULBER
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