Dangers and Stephens left Perennial Divide in 1988 to record an album, but the tapes were burnt in a studio fire. They then recorded the EP Storm The Studio, which found them pigeonholed as an industrial act. In response, they recorded 99% in 1990 which was more techno-influenced. Later that year, they released Armed Audio Warfare, which was an effort to re-record the burned tapes of the would-be debut album.
The band's live show was conceived as an intense audio-visual experience, with dancers, led by choreographer Marcus Adams, in costumes designed by artist Craig Morrison and video clips accompanying live instruments, sequenced electronic instruments, and live DJing. In the United States, they opened for Nine Inch Nails on their debut national tour in 1990. Adams appeared in many of the band's promo photos with his trademark "popcorn" hairstyle (mostly shaved, with scattered tufts of braided hair) until Satyricon in 1992.
In 1992, the band released Satyricon which continued to show Meat Beat as more of an electronica band. In 1994 Dangers relocated from England to San Francisco, resulting in Stephens' departure from the band. Dangers continued the band as a solo-plus-collaborators form, releasing Subliminal Sandwich in 1996. While this album represented MBM's major-label debut on Trent Reznor's Nothing records, it failed to reach the critical and commercial successes of previous releases.
In 1997 Dangers recruited drummer Lynn Farmer and guitarist Jon Wilson to record and release Actual Sounds and Voices in 1998, which found the group's earlier flirtations with jazz fusion featured more prominently; the record included appearances by saxophonist Bennie Maupin. The album yielded the single Prime Audio Soup which was featured in the film The Matrix.
In 2002 MBM released RUOK?, which demonstrated great steps in the evolution of their sound and prominently featured Dangers' newly acquired EMS Synthi 100. In 2003 they released a remix album for Storm The Studio, followed by ... In Dub, a remix album of RUOK?.
At the Center was released in May 29, 2005. A part of independent label Thirsty Ear's Blue Series, the album is a collaboration between Jack Dangers and jazz musicians Peter Gordon, Dave King, and Craig Taborn. It has been well-received by many critics, with one reviewer calling it "one of the best albums of the year in any genre." An EP titled Off-Centre, consisting of outtakes, a remix, and a live track, was released several months later, as well as a limited edition live album recorded during the extensive touring for At the Center. Later, in 2006, Dangers put out a DVD featuring a live MBM show at the Metro in Chicago.
Meat Beat Manifesto's 9th studio album, Autoimmune, was released on April 8th, 2008. Originally slated to be a double disc, twenty song affair, it was pared down to a single disc with fourteen tracks upon release. It features the first lyrical work from Dangers since his limited vocal appearances on 1998's Actual Sounds & Voices. In addition, Azeem and DJ Z-Trip make guest appearances. A remix EP was released on iTunes prior to the album's street date, and at least one B-side has been put up for free download on the official MBM website.
AlbumAnswers Come In Dreams was released in 2010 by Metropolis label. This time Dangers use deep dubstep bass and dark ambient sounds.
Studio albums
1989 Storm the Studio
1990 Armed Audio Warfare
1990 99%
1992 Satyricon
1996 Subliminal Sandwich
1998 Actual Sounds + Voices
2002 RUOK?
2005 At The Center
2008 Autoimmune
2010 Answers Come in Dreams
2012 Test EP
SUICIDE
Meat Beat Manifesto Lyrics
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Broken up inside?
It's suicide..... (x14)
Ever been told a lie?
Made to fake an opinion?
Have you ever wondered why
You live and why
It's suicide..... (x14)
Have you ever been numbered?
Given an eye for an eye
While you were livin to die?
We got to change the pulse of the nation
We got to prove it to the population
We get to hear synthetic vibration
Beaming ultraviolet radiation (x4)
It's suicide..... (x15)
The lyrics to Meat Beat Manifesto's song "Suicide" discuss feelings of brokenness, worry, and confusion, ultimately leading to the idea that the current state of society is akin to suicide. The repeated chorus of "It's suicide" emphasizes how pervasive these negative feelings are and how they can lead to an overwhelming sense of despair. The lyrics also touch on themes of violence and revenge, with lines like "Have you ever been numbered? / Given an eye for an eye / While you were living to die?" suggesting that violence begets violence and only leads to a destructive cycle.
However, the song does offer a glimmer of hope in the final stanza, with the suggestion that change is possible. The idea of changing the "pulse of the nation" and proving something to the population implies that there is still a chance for societal improvement. The use of "synthetic vibration" and "ultraviolet radiation" also suggests a technological element to this change, perhaps hinting at a need for new ideas or innovations to bring about a better future.
Overall, "Suicide" is a bleak but thought-provoking exploration of negative emotions and societal problems. The repeated refrain serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness of these issues, while the final stanza offers a glimmer of hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you even been broken?
Have you experienced an emotional breakdown?
Broken up inside?
Are you feeling fractured or torn apart emotionally?
It's suicide..... (x14)
The feelings of being broken up inside can be like committing a form of self-destruction over time.
Have you ever been worried?
Have you experienced anxiety, unease or concern?
Ever been told a lie?
Have you been deceived or misled before?
Made to fake an opinion?
Have you ever pretended to have an opinion you did not really hold?
Have you ever wondered why
Have you ever questioned your existence or reason for being?
You live and why
What is the purpose behind your existence?
It's suicide..... (x14)
The uncertainty about one's purpose can be a source of pain, leading to self-destructive tendencies.
Have you ever been numbered?
Have you felt like a part of a larger system or machine?
Given an eye for an eye
Reciprocity of actions, such as revenge, can perpetuate a cycle of violent behavior.
While you were livin to die?
Have you ever felt like your daily existence is just a countdown to death?
We got to change the pulse of the nation
There is a need to change the direction the country is headed in.
We got to prove it to the population
There is a need to show evidence of this changing direction to the people.
We get to hear synthetic vibration
We are constantly exposed to artificial or manufactured stimuli.
Beaming ultraviolet radiation (x4)
This exposure can be harmful or have negative effects on our wellbeing.
It's suicide..... (x15)
Without changing the direction and breaking free from harmful stimuli, it could lead to a collective sense of self-destruction.
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Es la pista que estaba buscando, y hacia falta que la subieran porque nunca salio a la luz en youtube y se compuso solo para el Soundtrack, No se extrajo de ningun album de la Banda, MUY BUENA LA CANCION Y EL RITMO DE GUITARRA QUE SE ESCUCHA. GRACIAS POR SUBIRLA MATT FRUITS