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.
The Curb
Mindless Faith Lyrics
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My voice to whisper with
I need to hurt, I need a god
My hands to make a fist
I was hoping that you'd come to save me
I was told that you once cared
I never want to find the answers
I never want to have to share
I'm part of it all, I hate it all
It doesn't have to be like this
It doesn't have to be this way
Against the gods
In Mindless Faith's song "The Curb," the lyrics describe a sense of desperation and a longing for purpose, direction, and control. The singer is looking for something to believe in, whether it be a religious god, an addiction, or an obsession. They are searching for something to numb the pain and give them a reason to live. The line "I never want to find the answers, I never want to have to share" hints at a fear of confronting the reality of their situation and the possibility of vulnerability that comes with sharing one's innermost thoughts and feelings.
The chorus repeats "I want it all, I need it all, I'm part of it all, I hate it all" which captures the contradictory nature of the singer's emotions. They are overwhelmed by the world around them and at the same time, they feel connected to it, and yet they hate it. The final line "Against the gods" shows the singer's defiance and the willingness to fight against anything that may try to control them, including a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
I need my head to shake or nod
I require stimulation to achieve decision-making.
My voice to whisper with
I need a sound to convey my feelings.
I need to hurt, I need a god
I crave pain and require a deity to worship.
My hands to make a fist
I need to create a physical representation of my anger.
I was hoping that you'd come to save me
I expected someone to rescue me from my chaotic state of mind.
I was told that you once cared
I have been informed that there was a time when someone had compassion for me.
I never want to find the answers
I refuse to search for solutions to my problems.
I never want to have to share
I do not wish to communicate or express myself to others.
I want it all, I need it all
I desire everything and cannot function without it.
I'm part of it all, I hate it all
I am involved in everything, but I despise it all.
It doesn't have to be like this
Things do not have to be as unpleasant as they are.
It doesn't have to be this way
There are alternatives to this current state of affairs.
Against the gods
I am rebelling against all higher powers.
Contributed by Alice P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robbie Meixner
I lo e this album I cant find my copy!