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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Hypocrisy
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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A breath of air
A shadow falls
But no one is there
A great big sound
No word is spoken
Discount contempt
Until the end
Reflecting glimpses
The tension's there
Unspoken words
They fill the air
Subliminal flashes
Advanced warnings
They need time to reflect
False information
The conspiracy lingers
No death threat is there
Denial retractions
But who really cares
Subliminal flashes
Advance warnings
They need time to reflect
False information
Disinformation
A state of siege
The final turmoil
Aquiescence
Address the nation
With a platform of lies
Address the nation
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song "Hypocrisy" seem to touch upon the theme of deception and lies embedded in different levels of reality. The opening verses paint a picture of an illusionary world – a world where a breath of air and a shadow falling constitute the only evidence of a presence. The following verse speaks of tension and unspoken words that fill the air. Subliminal flashes and advanced warnings suggest an underlying unease that demands time to reflect upon.
The song talks about false information and conspiracy theories that linger on like a state of siege. It attempts to heighten the consciousness of the audience to the problems of misinformation, denial, and retractions. Through the use of powerful metaphors such as "aquiescence" and "turmoil," the song stresses the gravity of the situation. The lyrics also criticize those who address the nation with platforms of lies.
Overall, the song seems to be about the untruths percolating through the different levels of society that need to be questioned and confronted. It urges the listener to be conscious of the power structures around them and to unmask any hidden agendas.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside illusions
Amidst the falsehoods and misleading perceptions
A breath of air
A moment of clarity and realization amidst the chaos
A shadow falls
An ominous and threatening presence looms
But no one is there
The danger and threat is ever present, but it remains unseen
A great big sound
A loud and imposing noise echoes around
No word is spoken
There is no clear communication or explanation
Discount contempt
The dismissive and disrespectful attitude towards others
Until the end
This behavior continues until the inevitable conclusion
Reflecting glimpses
Brief moments of recognizing the situation and its implications
The tension's there
The atmosphere is fraught with unease and trepidation
Unspoken words
Thoughts and concerns that are not articulated or acknowledged
They fill the air
The unspoken worries permeate the environment
Subliminal flashes
Hidden messages and signals that are not immediately recognized
Advanced warnings
Signs and indications that something is amiss
They need time to reflect
Processing and understanding the significance of these messages takes time
False information
Deliberate lies and misinformation propagated to deceive
The conspiracy lingers
The plot or scheme continues to exist and operate in secret
No death threat is there
Despite the danger and fear, there is no explicit threat of death
Denial retractions
Attempts to take back or refute what was previously said or done in denial
But who really cares
The lack of concern or empathy for those affected by the situation
Subliminal flashes
Hidden messages and signals that are not immediately recognized
Advance warnings
Signs and indications that something is amiss
They need time to reflect
Processing and understanding the significance of these messages takes time
False information
Deliberate lies and misinformation propagated to deceive
Disinformation
Intended propaganda spread to mislead people and obscure the truth
A state of siege
The condition of being under attack or besieged, with no clear way out
The final turmoil
The ultimate chaos and upheaval that marks the end of such a situation
Aquiescence
The reluctant acceptance of a situation as it is, even if undesirable
Address the nation
Making a public statement or announcement on behalf of the government
With a platform of lies
Using false and deceitful messages to manipulate and control the population
Address the nation
Making a public statement or announcement on behalf of the government
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL BRUCE BALCH, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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