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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Walking Away
Information Society Lyrics
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And I can't help but think of you.
All the things we wanted,
All the things we had to do.
Wrap yourself around me,
We can steal away sometime.
Your whispers surround me,
But it's only in my mind.
'cause I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things that just won't last.
You got what you wanted,
But you can't help but think of me.
All the things you wanted,
All the things you got for free.
One thing to remember
Is that I have feelings, too.
I surely would have closed my eyes
If I had known the real you.
'cause I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things that just won't last.
And I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things that move too fast.
'cause I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things that just won't last.
And I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things that move too fast.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past...
The lyrics to Information Society's song "Walking Away" express the desire to escape from past mistakes and painful memories. The metaphor of cold winds blowing around the singer suggests a feeling of isolation and desolation. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and regret for things that could have been but never were. The singer longs to be close to someone who is not physically present, wrap themselves around each other, and escape from reality, if only for a little while. However, the singer realizes that these whispers are not real, just figments of their imagination.
The second verse of the lyrics turns the tables and portrays the person who caused the singer pain as the one who is left with feelings of regret. The lyrics suggest that this person got what they wanted but realizes the price they paid was too high. They realize that they cannot escape the memory of the singer and cannot forget what they could have had but let go. The singer reminds this person that they too have feelings and that if they had known the real them, they would have turned a blind eye to their faults.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "walking away from things in my own past" and highlights the need to move forward and leave behind painful memories and toxic relationships. The last line of the chorus, "walking away from things that move too fast," suggests a need for slower and more deliberate decision-making in all aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold winds blow around me,
I'm feeling alone and isolated, and the world seems cold and uninviting.
And I can't help but think of you.
Despite everything, I'm still thinking about you and the things we shared.
All the things we wanted,
We had big plans and dreams for our future together.
All the things we had to do.
But there were also things in our way, obstacles we had to overcome.
Wrap yourself around me,
Sometimes I wish you were still here with me, holding me close.
We can steal away sometime.
We could have found a way to be together, even if it was just for a little while.
Your whispers surround me,
Even though you're gone, I can still hear your voice and feel your presence.
But it's only in my mind.
But I know that it's not real, that you're not really here with me.
'cause I'm walking away from,
I've decided to move on and leave behind the things that were holding me back.
Walking away from things in my own past.
I'm letting go of my own mistakes and regrets, and not letting them define me anymore.
Walking away from,
I'm also leaving behind the things that weren't meant to last, things that weren't good for me.
You got what you wanted,
You may have achieved your goals and desires, but at what cost?
But you can't help but think of me.
You may have moved on, but you can't forget what we had and how it made you feel.
All the things you wanted,
You thought you knew what you wanted, but did you really?
All the things you got for free.
You may have gotten what you wanted easily, but was it worth it in the end?
One thing to remember
It's important to keep in mind
Is that I have feelings, too.
That I'm a person with emotions and needs, not just an object of desire.
I surely would have closed my eyes
I would have overlooked some of your flaws
If I had known the real you.
But if I had known who you really were, things may have been different.
And I'm walking away from,
I'm continuing to leave behind the things that are no longer serving me.
Walking away from things that move too fast.
I'm not going to rush into things that I'm not ready for, or that aren't meant to be.
Walking away from things in my own past...
I'm closing the door on my past and looking forward to a better future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL ROBB
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@alejandrobecerra1510
What a beautiful time to have been part of it. So much energy, romance, vitality , dreams and passion. The key to happiness. Now at 52 this music still makes me vibrate. The good old days.
@SeanDennis72
I'm 51 and right there with you, enjoying halcyon days.
@winson60
@@SeanDennis72 As am I
@juanvaldez2921
Nostalgia is a powerful drug.
@greaterbayareahero1401
The 80s music scene was one of the best times in the history of pop music. There were so many talented creative talents in those days.
@HealthHorror
Imagine if there was still a channel you could turn on when you can't sleep and you see videos like this...what a magical time of creativity and exploration.
@ctmagnus760
This track was and is deeper than many may have noticed at the time. The music and the lyrics are just brilliant.
@franktall7705
Seriously
@justynjonn
Yes the video doesn't match up.
@simoneleal5122
I agree if you. Melhor produção pop foi na década de 80😗