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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Mutilate
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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to ourselves that we have them " [Braindead]
"Did I torment you, did I perhaps even kill your loved ones? Yes you did " [Braindead]
Control of power
Strangles, strangles the mind
Collapse of the system
Destruction begins
from within
Signaling all the senses
Out of mind
Out of soul
The trauma begins
A story never told
From the past
A show remains
Conspiracy aided
Toxic shock
Chorus:
They all lie in a trance
Those idealistic fools
Bent on crutches
All of them bleed
in their tracks
They never look back
"????"
Christ, Christ, Christ
What have they done to me?
Christ, Christ
What have they done to me?
"Wait for me you maniac, I don't know what's going on"
[Chorus]
Buried machines
Connecting the unseen
Information warfare
Aggression and betrayal
Radiation codes
Psycho-nerve warfare
"Just one "
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
"I screamed for him to stop and ??"
The song "Mutilate" by Front Line Assembly is a commentary on the dangers of power and control, particularly in situations where power has been given to those who are not equipped to handle it. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the theme of self-censorship in the face of frightening thoughts. The lyrics suggest that people often have thoughts that are too terrible to admit to themselves, let alone to others. The song then proceeds to describe the ways in which this self-censorship can lead to destruction from within. The lines "Control of power/Strangles, strangles the mind" are particularly evocative, suggesting that the very act of exerting control can be psychologically damaging.
Throughout the song, Front Line Assembly uses vivid, often gruesome imagery to convey the idea that the exercise of power can lead to mutilation, trauma, and even death. The lines "Mutilated by sound/Signalling all the senses" suggest that the use of propaganda, or even just loud, aggressive rhetoric, can be physically harmful. The lines "Buried machines/Connecting the unseen/Information warfare" conjure up images of secret networks of power that operate beneath the surface of society.
One interesting aspect of "Mutilate" is the way in which it blends elements of different genres. The song starts with a spoken-word intro that could almost be considered spoken-word poetry or performance art. The verses of the song are fairly straightforward industrial rock, with heavy percussion and distorted guitars, while the chorus features soaring, anthemic vocals that would not be out of place in a pop song. Additionally, the song's lyrics blend elements of science fiction and conspiracy theory, making it a sort of musical counterpart to the cyberpunk literary genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we have thoughts that are so frightening we can't even admit to ourselves that we have them
At times, we fear our thoughts to such an extent that we cannot even confess them to our own minds.
Did I torment you, did I perhaps even kill your loved ones? Yes you did
Have I put you through torture, killed the ones you cherished? Indeed, you have.
Control of power
Dominance over authority.
Strangles, strangles the mind
The mental suffocation and suppression caused by domination and authority.
Collapse of the system
The disintegration of the existing system.
Destruction begins from within
The demolition of a structure is initiated from the interior.
Mutilated by sound
Injured by the consequences of noise.
Signaling all the senses
Communicating with all sensory organs.
Out of mind
Being in a state of disorientation.
Out of soul
The absence of a living spirit.
The trauma begins
The distressing experience commences.
A story never told
A tale that never saw the light of day.
From the past
Emanating from the previous times.
A show remains
A performance still endures.
Conspiracy aided
Fostering an agenda through secretive behavior.
Toxic shock
The lethal impact of poisonous elements.
Chorus: They all lie in a trance. Those idealistic fools. Bent on crutches. All of them bleed in their tracks. They never look back.
Referring to individuals who live with their delusions, ultimately suffering severe consequences but never acknowledging their mistakes.
Christ, Christ, Christ. What have they done to me?
An expression of distress and lack of hope.
Wait for me you maniac, I don't know what's going on
A plea to wait for the individual who is unaware of the upcoming events.
Buried machines. Connecting the unseen. Information warfare. Aggression and betrayal. Radiation codes. Psycho-nerve warfare. Just one
Describing how various mechanisms work together in intricate ways to form a dangerous system.
I screamed for him to stop and ??
Something is omitted from this line of the song, and it is unclear what the individual may have screamed for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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slappy200
Great tune, love blasting this in the ol' car