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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Life = Leben
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Chaotic thrill
Burns his will
Another kill
No control
Determined fole
Blackened hole
Stories told
We are bought and sold
One to another
For whom the bell tolls
Thrill A Kill A
He's a chill/er
No creator
Manipulator
Degenerator
A people hater
Psychotic burnout
Douse the flame out
This persecutor
Weird intruder
Forgone conclusion
Severe illusion
Disturbed emotion
Greased with lotion
The lyrics to Front Line Assembly's song Life=Leben depict the chaotic and destructive nature of humanity. The first verse starts with the description of a still air, which creates a sense of eerie tension. Then, the lyrics move on to describe the thrill of chaos that burns a person's will and leads them to commit acts of violence, as symbolized by "another kill." The lack of control is highlighted as the determined fole, or fool, marches towards a blackened hole. The stories people tell each other are those of buying and selling, emphasizing the idea that humans behave like commodities. The last line of the verse refers to the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls by Hemingway, which explores the themes of love and sacrifice in the Spanish Civil War and signals towards the idea of a final tolling bell for everyone.
The second verse continues with the same theme of violence and chaos, describing a thrill-kill mentality that creates a pathological desire to manipulate and destroy. The usage of terms like "degenerator," "people hater," and "psychotic burnout" highlights the author's condemnation for such extreme behaviors. The verse ends with the image of a flame being extinguished, suggesting a loss of vitality and purpose. The final verse talks about the disturbed emotions that pervade the minds of such individuals, greased with consuming desire and lubricated with false ideals. The overall feel of the song is one of despair and futility, highlighting the darker side of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Air is still
The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful
Chaotic thrill
A chaotic rush of excitement
Burns his will
His determination is consuming him
Another kill
Another life taken for selfish reasons
No control
No ability to restrain oneself
Determined fole
A decisive role in something
Blackened hole
A dark and ominous place
Stories told
Tales of what happened
One to another
From one person to another
We are bought and sold
Our lives are controlled by external forces
For whom the bell tolls
Someone is about to die
Thrill A Kill A
The excitement of taking another life
He's a chill/er
He is a killer with no remorse
No creator
There is no higher power in control
Manipulator
Someone who influences others for their own benefit
Degenerator
A destructive influence on society
A people hater
Someone who despises humanity
Psychotic burnout
A person who has lost control and gone insane
Douse the flame out
Eliminate the source of their madness
This persecutor
Someone who is hunting down others
Weird intruder
A strange and unwelcome presence
Forgone conclusion
An inevitable outcome that cannot be changed
Severe illusion
A misperception that causes intense distress
Disturbed emotion
A heightened state of mental disturbance
Greased with lotion
Covered up with phony friendliness
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL LEEB, CHRIS BRYAN PETERSON, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON
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