With the release of MANIFEST DESTINY, Mindless Faith delivered one of the strongest and most noteworthy albums of 2000. The CD is a conceptual, thematic soundscape that confronts the social dynamics leading a nation to rampant expansion and imminent collapse. Praised as "...an all out war on your body, mind, and soul" and "worth 10 orgasms," MANIFEST DESTINY received rave reviews in countless online and printed publications, including a 5 out of 5 in Outburn Magazine. Legends Magazine called it, "An infectious, riveting ensemble... a truly insurmountable sound experience!" And Starvox.net exclaimed, "There is no shortage of excellent production quality and sound nor creative style and talent to be found anywhere on this album. I could not possibly begin to sing enough praise to do Mindless Faith the justice they deserve."
Mindless Faith brings this musical excellence to the stage with intense, dynamic live performances - touring the East coast and performing with Spahn Ranch, Pigface, Switchblade Symphony, Flesh Field, Genitorturers, Godhead, Hanzel und Gretyl, Acumen Nation, Bile and many others. Against a backdrop of synchronous, manipulated video and pulsating lights, Mindless Faith hammers out beats on electronic percussion and metal objects, propelling crowds into a frenzy. Infectious keyboards and guitars meld with powerful vocals to complete the aural assault that continuously expands their devoted fanbase.
They appear on over 16 national/international compilations such as The Unquiet Grave V. 3 (Cleopatra), "Nod's Tacklebox o' Fun" (Reconstriction), and in Europe on "Elektrauma V. 5" (Triton Records), New Forms of EBM V. 1 (Bloodline), Cryonica Tanz V.1 (Cryonica). Their music has also been featured in the movie Sex, Death and Eyeliner(from the producers of "The Prophecy" and "Drive"), several independent films, a CD-ROM for Canon, and MTV's "Road Rules" and "Road Rules/Real World Challenge."
Mindless Faith's third full length CD titled "Momentum" was released in 2004 to North America on Metropolis Records and in Europe on Dependent Records, where it debuted at #7 on the DAC - German Alternative Charts! The CD received rave reviews and the band was featured in all the top European magazines covering these styles of music, including being Sonic Seducer's "Band of the Month!"
"Momentum" has also been a favorite in clubs through North America, Europe, and beyond. While the new CD focuses more on the dance floor, it still retains the diversity and songwriting that separate the band from the rest.
Mindless Faith remixed two Nine Inch Nails songs: 'Only' and 'The Hand That Feeds' from the album 'With Teeth'. They won a number of radio remix contests in doing so, and met Trent Reznor as part of the prize, who said their remix was 'better than some I've paid for'.
2007 saw the release of their latest album 'Medication For The Misinformed', which has garnered much critical praise.
Candythoughts
Mindless Faith Lyrics
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Play with ribbons and believe in things?
Did I ever believe there was a Santa Claus?
I sure as fuck never believed in the Easter Bunny
I think I respected the Tooth Fairy
Like a cat burglar swiping my teeth
From under my pillow
And leaving a quarter as a calling card
It's fucking cold
The lyrics to Mindless Faith's song Candythoughts are reflective and nostalgic, asking if the singer ever had the same innocent and naive thoughts and beliefs that they did as a child. The references to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy bring up memories of childhood myths that were once believed, but the singer admits to never believing in the Easter Bunny. However, they did respect the Tooth Fairy and even suggests they would do the same if they could, making jewelry out of the teeth left behind. These thoughts all seem to be coming from a bitter or jaded perspective, as indicated by the final line, "It's fucking cold." This suggests that the innocence and magic of childhood is long gone and replaced by something more bleak and cynical.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I ever have candythoughts?
Did I have sweet and innocent thoughts?
Play with ribbons and believe in things?
Did I play with dolls, ribbons and indulge in child-like fantasies?
Did I ever believe there was a Santa Claus?
Did I ever believe in an imaginary gift-giving character like Santa Claus?
I sure as fuck never believed in the Easter Bunny
I definitely did not believe in the imaginary gift-giving character of Easter Bunny.
I think I respected the Tooth Fairy
I had respect for the imaginative character of Tooth Fairy who left some change under my pillow in exchange for my lost tooth.
Like a cat burglar swiping my teeth
The Tooth Fairy was stealing my teeth in a sneaky manner just like a cat burglar.
From under my pillow
The Tooth Fairy was taking my teeth from under my pillow while I was asleep.
And leaving a quarter as a calling card
The Tooth Fairy would leave a small amount of money as a sign of her presence and appreciation.
I'd do it if I could... make jewelry out of teeth
If possible, I would also steal teeth and create jewelry out of them just like the Tooth Fairy.
It's fucking cold
I am feeling extremely cold and disconnected from childhood fantasies and beliefs.
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.