Over their career, the group has been very influential on American electropop and freestyle artists from both their music and their strident, colorful visuals, being best known for their 1988 self-titled album. The band was formed in Minneapolis in the early 80s, and they performed avant-garde electronic music with flourishes of hip-hop. In 1983, they independently released two albums, 'The InSoc EP' and 'Creatures Of Influence'. Two years later, they released "Running", their first single, which became a hit popular in New York City's Latino nightclubs and "put them on the map". That song, a 7-minute effort that touched on contemporary techno, was written and sung by Murat Konar, who left the band soon after. Their growing success led them from their native Minneapolis to NYC, and the ensuing revenues and contacts, as well as the addition of Amanda Kramer to the lineup, led them to record their proper debut album.
Their first major release album. 1988's 'Information Society', received critical acclaim, giving the group breakout commercial success as the album hiked up to #25 on the Billboard 200. In addition to "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)" (which hit #3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart), the album also had other hits in "Walking Away" (#9 on that chart) and a cover of ABBA's "Lay All Your Love On Me" (#12 on the Hot Dance Music chart). The disc was one of the few to use CD+G, which included digital graphics on the compact disc version in addition to the music. The audio samples from Star Trek were authorized for use on the album partially thanks to the efforts of Adam Nimoy, a fan of the band and son of Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy.
The second release, Hack (1990), wasn't as successful, but had small hits with Think and How Long but still managed to sell quite well in the fall of 1990.
Kurt was also the owner of the heavily-modified The Road Warrior-inspired art car named "Vector" featured on the cover of Hack. The car sported a functioning ranging laser, among other unusual features. Vector was eventually given to a friend at Burning Man in the mid-1990s.
The third release, Peace & Love, Inc. (1992), proved to be more powerful and critically acclaimed, although their label failed to do much to promote them. Their first single Peace & Love, Inc. reached #1 on the 'Billboard Dance Chart'. A music video was produced for the track, but MTV declined to play it. The album is also notable for being perhaps the first album ever produced to contain a track of modem tones, which when played into a telephone connected to a computer resulted in a bonus text message from the band.
The fourth album, Don't Be Afraid (1997), written and performed by Kurt Harland alone and produced by Steven Seibold, was more industrial-driven. Cleopatra Records released the album, but - like Tommy Boy Records - did little to promote it. Harland's love of computer-related materials continued to be evident, as the album included a CD-ROM filled with bonus material, not yet a common occurrence in 1997.
There was also a carefully-orchestrated digital scavenger hunt culminating in the discovery of a bonus track called White Roses. The scavenger hunt began with decoding a modem's signal recorded at the end of the audio CD, resulting in a text message from Kurt which pointed the way to a website where the search began. There is also a cover included of Gary Numan's Are 'Friends' Electric?. Also included is Ozar Midrashim, a track which was later used as the main theme for the videogame Legacy of Kain - Soul Reaver.
During the course of those four albums and about a dozen remix singles from them, Information Society's sound went from more electronic pop music to a darker industrial type, though they will always be remembered for their first hit song and the cardboard guitars they wielded in its music video.
However, in 2006 Paul Robb and James Cassidy announced their intention to re-form Information Society, and began working on a new album. They also performed live at several venues across the US with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist. The Ep "Oscillator" was released in early 2007 followed by the album Synthesizer in late 2007. Christopher Anton provided the vocals on Oscillator, and Synthesizer and was the co-writer on several of the tracks as well.
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Something in the Air
Information Society Lyrics
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I can't explain what's going on right here
There's that look to every street
And my heart just skipped a beat
I feel like there's someone watching
And I feel like there's someone listening
I'm all alone, and the night surrounds me
But I feel that something's found me
There's something in the air
And girl, you drive me wild
You can turn me on all night
Something in the air
You treat me like a child
You can lead me on all night
There's a touch I've never felt before
There's a song I've never heard before
There's a light in every window
And a fire behind every door
I feel like there's someone watching
And I feel like there's someone listening
I'm with you, and your warmth surrounds me
And I feel that love has found me
Something in the air
And girl, you drive me wild
You can turn me on all night
Something in the air
You treat me like a child
You can lead me on all night
The song "Something in the Air" by Information Society is a reflection of the feeling of a mysterious presence surrounding the singer. The lyrics convey an impression of paranoia as the singer senses he is being watched and listened to. The words "There's that look to every street, and my heart just skipped a beat" encapsulate this sense of unease. However, despite the feeling of being alone, the singer seeks solace and connection through his lover who drives him wild and treats him like a child. This sense of being elevated and feeling out of control is conveyed in lines such as "You can turn me on all night". The repetition of the phrase "Something in the Air" is used as a metaphor for the feeling of an intangible force that is affecting the singer's state of mind and body.
The theme of paranoia is prevalent throughout the song, and it may be the result of the era in which the song was written. Released in 1988, the '80s were characterized by a culture of suspicion and anxiety, which can be seen in the themes and aesthetics of many songs from this time period. The song's music and lyrics combine elements of New Wave and synth-pop with a danceable beat, which was characteristic of the era. Information Society was a pioneer in the electronic music genre and was known for albums such as "Hack" and "Don't Be Afraid."
Line by Line Meaning
There's something strange going on right here
I can feel that there is something unusual happening here but I can't quite put my finger on it.
There's that look to every street
Every street seems to have a mysterious quality to it.
And my heart just skipped a beat
I felt a sudden and intense rush of emotions when I experienced this strange feeling.
I feel like there's someone watching
I have a sense that there might be someone keeping an eye on me.
And I feel like there's someone listening
I also have a feeling that someone might be eavesdropping on me.
I'm all alone, and the night surrounds me
I am by myself and the darkness engulfs me completely.
But I feel that something's found me
Despite feeling alone and vulnerable, I sense that something or someone has discovered me.
There's something in the air
I am convinced that there is a strange, almost tangible feeling present in my surroundings.
And girl, you drive me wild
I am unable to resist your charm, and you make me feel exhilarated by your presence.
You can turn me on all night
Your personality and the way you conduct yourself can keep me captivated and entertained all night long.
You treat me like a child
I am at your mercy, like a helpless child who is enamored of your every move.
You can lead me on all night
You have the power to take me on a wild ride of emotions, and I am willing to follow you no matter where it leads.
There's a touch I've never felt before
Your caress is so unique and special that I have never experienced anything like it before.
There's a song I've never heard before
Your voice has a musical quality to it that is so unique that I have never heard anything like it before.
There's a light in every window
Every window seems to have a light shining out of it, a symbol of the warmth and love that permeates my surroundings.
And a fire behind every door
Behind every door is a sense of passion and energy, a force that is fueling the intensity of this moment.
I'm with you, and your warmth surrounds me
I am next to you, and I feel your warmth envelop me, keeping me safe and secure.
And I feel that love has found me
I am convinced that I have found love, and that it has found its way into my life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL ROBB
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this one of the best albums to get stoned and listen too
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Essa é das antigas.. 😍
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Sim! Concordo Contigo! Bons Tempos! Saudade dos Anos 80 e 90! Grande Abraço!
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Eu diria ser "das minhas"....
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Alguém aí está ouvino este clássico em 2020
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Sim! Bons Tempos! Saudade dos Anos 80 e 90! Grande Abraço!
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Saudades disso ....
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Information é Surreal viva os anos 90.....