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
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Meat Beat Manifesto Lyrics
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Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Burning with ecstasy
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Woo!
Woo!
Woo!
Woo!
Redeemer for the culture, y'all (?)
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Burning with ecstasy
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Woo! Alright!
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Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Babylon
Woo! Alright!
Oh no!
Babylon
The lyrics of Meat Beat Manifesto's song Radio Babylon are repetitive and seemingly nonsensical, but they convey a sense of urgency and excitement. The repeated phrase "Woo! Alright! Babylon" creates a hypnotic rhythm that could represent the chaotic energy of a city like Babylon. The use of the word "Babylon" is significant, as it is often used in reggae music to refer to the corrupt and oppressive forces of the system or government. The phrase "burning with ecstasy" adds to this idea, suggesting that the city is both exciting and dangerous.
The lyrics can also be interpreted as a criticism of modern society, with the repeated use of the word "redeemer" suggesting that there is a need for someone to save us from our destructive ways. The word "culture" may refer to the dominant culture of our time, which is often criticized for being shallow or meaningless. The repeated use of "woo" could be seen as a call to action, urging listeners to wake up and fight against the status quo.
Overall, the lyrics of Radio Babylon are open to interpretation, but they convey a sense of urgency and a desire for change. The repetitive nature of the lyrics creates a hypnotic and chaotic atmosphere that could represent the frenzied energy of modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo! Alright!
Expresses enthusiastic affirmation or agreement
Babylon
Refers to ancient city synonymous with greed and excess
Burning with ecstasy
Implies that Babylon is a place consumed by passion and excitement
Redeemer for the culture, y'all (?)
Suggests the need for someone or something to save modern society from the excesses of Babylon
Oh no!
Conveys a sense of worry, fear or urgency
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Written by: JACK DANGERS
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@Arqabass
Breakbeat at the highest level! Unparalleled and timeless...
A masterpiece!
@freshproducemusic
100 🤟
@webbstar303
magic memories of wailking into 4 aces labyrnth for the first time xmas day 1990 and this was rocking the dance floor; i never looked back; magic times indeed!
@tobinakatarx
Lol jesus christ the stairs to nowhere OY OY 😅
@webbstar303
@@tobinakatarx you mean stairway to a long dark stobe lit tunnel lol!
@MasterBlaster3545
@@tobinakatarx behind the door at the top was the sound room and remember being in there one night and the dealers were coming in and emptying the notes on the table. They made a killing in that club.
@lawrencefennimore500
Absolutely legendary club !
Did the laser show for joe and sue back in the days
I’m slightly deaf now , but it was worth it ! Oi oi !
@Mushroom67
Dalston massive
@citysurfer37
That B line, it's enough to make you pull faces you've not pulled in 30years.
@protopigeon
100% lol