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.
Regrets
Mindless Faith Lyrics
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I'll fight today
Tomorrow's just a step away
I'll raise my voice
I'll scream at the sky
We all need freed, we all need to die
Don't throw it away
When you look back
Blindfolded and on your knees
In a search for some identity
You can't give up so easily
Don't ever give up, fuck the machine
The lyrics to Mindless Faith's song "Regrets" are about the reckless spirit of youth and the desire to break free from societal constraints. The singer acknowledges that they are young and wild, and they are ready to fight for their freedom today because tomorrow is never guaranteed. They are passionate and unafraid to raise their voice and scream at the sky, believing that everyone needs to be freed and everyone needs to die - this could be interpreted as the need to let go of the past, old beliefs and ways of thinking that hold us back from true freedom.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of regret and the importance of being able to look back on one's life with satisfaction. Blindly following the herd and conforming to societal norms is not the way to find true identity. In the search for true identity, we cannot give up easily. The machine referred to in the last line could be interpreted as the systems and structures that put limitations and pressures on individuals, like school, work, societal constructs like gender and race.
Line by Line Meaning
I am so young, I am so wild
I am full of energy and passion, and eager to experience everything life has to offer
I'll fight today
I will face any challenges that come my way with determination and courage
Tomorrow's just a step away
The future is uncertain and unpredictable, but I am ready to take it on, one step at a time
I'll raise my voice
I am not afraid to speak out and stand up for what I believe in
I'll scream at the sky
I am frustrated with the limitations and injustices of the world, and I am demanding change
We all need freed, we all need to die
We are all held back by societal constraints and expectations, and we must break free in order to truly live
Don't throw it away
Don't waste the opportunities and freedoms we have been given
When you look back
Reflect on your past experiences and choices
What do you want to see?
Consider what kind of legacy you want to leave behind
Blindfolded and on your knees
Feeling helpless and hopeless, unable to see a way forward
In a search for some identity
Trying to understand who you are and where you fit in the world
You can't give up so easily
Don't let setbacks and challenges defeat you, keep pushing forward
Don't ever give up, fuck the machine
Keep fighting against the status quo and the societal systems that hold us back
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.