Mindless Faith has emerged as one of the true, rising forces in the undergr… Read Full Bio ↴Mindless Faith has emerged as one of the true, rising forces in the underground. Their perfect balance of intricate electronic arrangements, grinding textures, and explosive beats creates an industrial-EBM sound that impassions fans around the world. Where a lot of bands stick to formulas, Mindless Faith push the envelope with their diversity, giving each song its own pace and mood while incorporating elements from different genres. As Side-Line Magazine noted, "the music has been worked out with intelligence, creativity, and knowledge."

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 Stronger
Mindless Faith Lyrics

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Here, have some sex; here, have a drink
We're so alive, we're so distinct
I've lost some friends, I've lost some hope
We've lost ourselves, but still we cope
We've lost our faith in society
Nothing is what it seems
But through all this, and still we live
The pillars will hold until the stronger give

Are we above? Are we conscious, yet?
We cannot love what we can't affect
Fall from the sky into the sea

Stand at the bottom and grow with me
I'm getting stronger, I'm still alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mindless Faith's "The Stronger" delve into the themes of temptation, addiction, and the struggle to maintain personal identity in the midst of societal pressures. The opening lines present the singer with the lure of pleasure in the form of sex and alcohol, which they describe as making them feel alive and distinct. The following lines reveal the cost of giving in to these temptations, as the singer has lost friends and hope, and even themselves in some way. Despite this loss, they find a way to cope with the help of the pillars, symbolic of the support systems we turn to in times of crisis.

The refrain of the song, "The pillars will hold until the stronger give," suggests a sense of impending collapse or implosion. It is unclear who or what the "stronger" refers to, but it seems to imply that there is a limit to how much pressure our support systems can withstand before they crumble. The second verse raises the question of whether we, as individuals, are truly conscious and capable of affecting change. The singer acknowledges the role of external forces in shaping us, but also emphasizes the importance of personal agency and the ability to choose who we want to be.

The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer proclaims that they are getting stronger and still alive. It is unclear whether this strength comes from within or from the support of others, but the implication is that it is possible to overcome the forces that threaten to destroy us.

Line by Line Meaning

Here, have some sex; here, have a drink
We're indulging in physical pleasures to feel alive

We're so alive, we're so distinct
Our existence sets us apart from others

I've lost some friends, I've lost some hope
Personal losses have caused despair and sadness

We've lost ourselves, but still we cope
Despite feeling lost, we're managing to persevere

We've lost our faith in society
Society has failed to meet our expectations

Nothing is what it seems
Our perceptions are distorted by illusions and lies

But through all this, and still we live
Despite hardships, we're still surviving

The pillars will hold until the stronger give
Our support systems will remain until they're overwhelmed

Are we above? Are we conscious, yet?
Have we transcended, are we aware of our state of being?

We cannot love what we can't affect
We can only care for things within our sphere of influence

Fall from the sky into the sea
A metaphor for a drastic change in circumstance