Myk Jung: Vocals,
Rascal Nikov : Master Bass, Prog… Read Full Bio ↴THE FAIR SEX is:
Myk Jung: Vocals,
Rascal Nikov : Master Bass, Programming,
Blonder : Guitar,
Moses W. Guitar.
The lineup has been consistent since the band formed a decade ago in Essen Germany, except for the tragic death of their drummer live on stage in 1988. He was never replaced, only by machines. TFS was one of the first bands ever to crossover electronics with guitars back in the mid 1980's. It amuses the band that the current electro industrial genre is stressing the use of mixing electronics and guitars as if a contradiction. As a pioneer of this trend TFS's past decade of work demonstrates how inspiring it has been to work on both sides of the spectrum.
THE FAIR SEX has released three full length records on their first label Roof Music, thereafter signed to Rough Trade where they released five more titles. The band's first North American national release Machine Bites, was a classic anthology of their previous five titles. The single "Not Now, Not Here" was a smash club hit. Alternative Press called the record "a must". Touted as the kings of electro body music and successor to Skinny Puppy , their first U.S. release created a good underground fan base and impact with the media.
Three years in the making Labyrinth is the first rock "cyberopera". This historic release comes with a seven page press kit to guide one through the cyberaction adventure. THE FAIR SEX show their greatest range yet incorporating various genres such as classical and opera. The sixteen song album defines the future of industrial music. Featured singles include "Cyberbite" and "You Know How", both European dance club hits.
Their latest collection of unreleased live and studio material, Fine. We Are Alive, features the smash dance floor single "Outraged And Moved" and the SKINNY PUPPY (live version) of "The House Of Unkinds". TFS has topped the charts with their past releases Labyrinth and Machine Bites, now Fine. We Are Alive will take its place in Electro Industrial history. This album is a must for fans of the the past Skinny Puppy era. The Electro - Industrial changing of the guard is now in The Fair Sex hands. With the success of national club charted singles "Now Now. Not Here", "You Know How", Fine. We Are Alive promises to be a breakout for the band - now entering its next decade!
THE FAIR SEX combines the best of hard electronic dance music with well placed guitar staccatos. Over the years TFS has drawn a strong following throughout Europe and are considered a predominate influence to the Electronic Body Music club scene. TESTIFY is the evil brother of THE FAIR SEX and has had great crossover success with the fans of the Metal - Industrial genre. The music video A.N.G.E.R. was featured on MTV!
After a lengthy absence The Fair Sex return with their first ever double CD retrospective set entitled "The Dark Ages" which includes a best of compilation from the last chance years and two brand new unreleased tracks, "Children of the Revolution" (T Rex) and "Beautiful Nightmare: The Number One".
TFS goes into the studio vault with "Drop Your Anxiety" and brings out new remixes from the past including songs reworked from "Bite Release Bite", "Spell of Joy" and "Labyrinth". These seminal club tracks are destined to be dance floor staples for years to come. Both new The Fair Sex releases take their place as timeless classic albums in the genre.
Equipment - Cubase, Akai S1000, several old TXes, Microwave, Oberheims, Yamaha VL70 virtual, CS1x, Cs2x. The last ones mentioned brought into by digital fidelitys Peavy.
No Excuse
The Fair Sex Lyrics
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Omnipresent urge
Wild women, wild stress
Away and back upstairs: A cry
Omnipresent longings
Omnipresent sex
Hospital wake up
Wake up, torn
And lay them down to awake no more
Blonde goddess is a burden
Blonde goddess is your foe
Two killers are her legs
And taking a walk and a razor blade
Putting on that blade
You make slices of your arms
Curse and hiss
Greedy males want a blonde affair
They play a role in their lowest dreams
And no excuse
No excuse
For what we've done for how we look
For what we are
For our neglecting the female dream
Afraid of the naked
No less of your foes
Behold the masculine urge
Basical lust rules men
Try to erase that!
There are two wild captains
The chiefs of their (own) crowds
Each other's number one
But just having sex with their inferiors
Avoiding to meet and avoiding to feel jealous
Don't sound so afraid
No ship we will sail
That reaches the beaches of glee
The princess of lust can't be touched
This lust is the sick and the wild
So cut off their tails, the greedy
All those randy males want nothing else but fuck
They are making the world shake
In their normal sex rhythm
And now I would wish you to find a mass
A killer front
That cuts off tails
That kills all males
Kills their lust
The Fair Sex's song No Excuse is a scathing commentary on the objectification and mistreatment of women by men. The lyrics are centered around the idea of omnipresent secret longings and urges, especially those of men towards women. The song starts with an acknowledgement of the sexual desire that men have for women and how this desire is everpresent. It then goes on to describe the stress that women often face because of this, and how they are objectified and dehumanized by men. The lyrics make use of vivid imagery to describe the violence that often accompanies such objectification, and the toll it takes on women. The blonde goddess mentioned in the song is a symbol of the unrealistic standards of beauty that women are often held to, and how this burden can be fatal.
The chorus of the song, "No excuse, for what we've done for how we look, for what we are, for our neglecting the female dream," is a powerful condemnation of the way women are treated by society. The lyrics suggest that men are solely responsible for the way they treat women, and that there is no excuse for it. The song urges men to try and erase their basic lustful desires and to take responsibility for their actions. The final verse of the song calls for a violent uprising against those who mistreat women.
Overall, the song is a fierce critique of the patriarchal society that men have created, and the harm that it does to women. While the lyrics are blunt and brutal, they are also an important call to action for all of us to examine the ways in which we participate in the objectification and mistreatment of women and to work towards creating a more equitable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Omnipresent secret
The hidden desires that are always present in everyone's minds
Omnipresent urge
The constant and pervasive feeling of wanting and needing
Wild women, wild stress
Women who are free-spirited and unpredictable, causing stress for others
Away and back upstairs: A cry
The sound of someone leaving and returning, perhaps after crying or experiencing emotional distress
Omnipresent longings
The persistent desires that are always present within everyone
Omnipresent sex
The constant presence of sexual desires and impulses
Hospital wake up
The experience of waking up in a hospital, perhaps after a suicide attempt or other traumatic event
Wake up, torn
The feeling of waking up feeling hurt or damaged in some way
And in a state of mourning
The feeling of sadness and grief after experiencing loss
And lay them down to awake no more
The act of giving up and relinquishing one's desires and dreams
Blonde goddess is a burden
The idea that society places a heavy burden on women to look and act a certain way
Blonde goddess is your foe
Viewing the societal expectation of women as a blonde goddess to be an enemy or adversary
Two killers are her legs
Suggesting that women have the power to control and manipulate men through their sexuality
And taking a walk and a razor blade
The act of self-harm, perhaps as a way to cope with emotional pain or feelings of powerlessness
Putting on that blade
The act of self-harm or self-destructive behavior, possibly as a way to feel something or cope with emotional pain
You make slices of your arms
The act of cutting oneself, often seen as a way to deal with emotional distress or trauma
Curse and hiss
Feelings of anger and frustration, often directed at oneself
Greedy males want a blonde affair
The idea that men are selfish and self-centered, only interested in pursuing their own personal desires
They play a role in their lowest dreams
Men are willing to engage in unsavory or immoral activities to pursue their own desires
And no excuse
There is no valid reason or justification for engaging in harmful or destructive behavior
For what we've done for how we look
Acknowledging the societal pressure placed on women to look a certain way, often at the expense of their health and well-being
For what we are
Accepting oneself for who they are, rather than trying to conform to societal expectations
For our neglecting the female dream
Acknowledging the ways in which women's aspirations and goals have been overlooked or undervalued throughout history
Afraid of the naked
The fear of being vulnerable and exposed, perhaps in a sexual or emotional sense
No less of your foes
People who are opposed to or unsupportive of one's aspirations or goals
Behold the masculine urge
The powerful and pervasive desire within men to exert dominance and control over others
Basical lust rules men
Men are often motivated by their sexual desires, which can lead to harmful or destructive behavior
Try to erase that!
The need to challenge and combat harmful societal attitudes and behavior
There are two wild captains
The idea that two individuals are in control of their own destinies and able to chart their own course in life
The chiefs of their (own) crowds
The leaders or figureheads who inspire and motivate others to action or change
Each other's number one
The idea of mutual admiration and respect between individuals who share similar aspirations and goals
But just having sex with their inferiors
The idea that men often engage in sexual relationships with women they perceive to be beneath them
Avoiding to meet and avoiding to feel jealous
The tendency to avoid confrontations or uncomfortable situations, such as feelings of jealousy or envy
Don't sound so afraid
The need to face one's fears and challenges head-on, rather than running away or avoiding them
No ship we will sail
The idea that there is no easy or comfortable path to follow in life
That reaches the beaches of glee
The idea that happiness and fulfillment are not easily achieved, and often require hard work and sacrifice
The princess of lust can't be touched
The idea that sexual desire and attraction are powerful forces that cannot be easily controlled or denied
This lust is the sick and the wild
The idea that sexual desire can be destructive and harmful if left unchecked or uncontrolled
So cut off their tails, the greedy
The need to challenge and combat harmful behavior, often by cutting off the source of the problem
All those randy males want nothing else but fuck
The idea that men are often driven by their sexual desires, and are willing to pursue those desires at any cost
They are making the world shake
The powerful and pervasive influence that men have on society and culture
In their normal sex rhythm
The idea that sex has become a normalized and routine activity in many people's lives
And now I would wish you to find a mass
The desire to inspire and motivate others towards a common goal or set of values
A killer front
An organized and effective movement towards change or progress
That cuts off tails
The act of removing the harmful or destructive elements from society
That kills all males
The idea of creating a new societal order that does not place undue power and influence in the hands of men
Kills their lust
The need to challenge and combat harmful and destructive sexual desires and behavior
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katharsis
I'll never get tired of listening to this song
Peter Foltan
It is a timeless song
y08arrow
Demented Forms and Bite Release Bite are great albums. I am glad I found them (Demented Forms 8 years ago and Bite Release Bite few weeks ago thanks to discogs).
Wouter Willaert
should be played at any classics-party, top notch song
h e r a
God damn i love this🖤
Armando Bolaños
Buena musica!
Alex M
Einer der besten Bands aus Deutschland ( Respekt ) greetz , Alex.M
Alfred Soul
Moment mal, das sind Deutsche? Das habe ich nicht mal gewusst...
Eva Alejandra Orellana
Excelente!!!
suh doo
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