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.
Sister Anger
The Fair Sex Lyrics
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"Flash in your head?
You are completely incomplete
Green turns to red
Complacency turns bittersweet
A block in your head?
A wicked foe you can't defeat
Have a ball in your ejection seat!
Come now, shake your whiny ass
Exhaustion is excess
Up, down, enjoy the mess
Shake, shake, shake, shake your whiny ass
Buzz in your head?
Don't argue with your poisoned thoughts
Dizzy as you faint?
You stagger Sister Anger's dance
Come now, shake your whiny ass
Exhaustion is excess
Up, down, enjoy the mess
Shake, shake, shake, shake your whiny ass
Looks like Sister Anger
Miss Dissatisfied
Feel her grip catch hold of your crotch
She longs to run you dry
Lovely Sister Anger
Pretty Miss Dissatisfied
Welcome Mother Restless to complete
This hateful trinity
There's a hole in your soul?
No use trying to rip it out
Sister Anger teases you
'Til the rage is out
Come now, shake your whiny ass
Exhaustion is excess
Up, down, enjoy the mess
Shake, shake, shake, shake your whiny ass
Shake your
Shake your ass
Shake your
Shake your ass
You're filled with disgust?
You're filled up to your fingertips
Worn, Sister Anger reaches to your hips
Block in the head
Dissatisfied and wretched
Buzz in yer head?"
Tancer:
"I am not what I was - I am wrecked"
"Natuerlych bist du das"
The Fair Sex’s song Sister Anger is a dark and intense reflection on the nature of anger and dissatisfaction. The song seems to be addressed to someone who is struggling with their feelings, with the lead singer, Coghan, asking Tancer (presumably a nickname for the person he is addressing) if they have had a “flash in your head”, suggesting a moment of realization or enlightenment. However, he also accuses Tancer of being “completely incomplete” and of having a block in their head, indicating that they are also struggling to make progress in some aspect of their life. He encourages Tancer to “shake your whiny ass” and enjoy the chaos and confusion of life, while also acknowledging the difficulty of dealing with feelings of anger and disgust.
The second verse is more confrontational, with Coghan telling Tancer not to argue with their own poisoned thoughts and acknowledging the physical effects of their emotional struggle, such as feeling dizzy or faint. He again urges Tancer to dance and let out their anger and frustration, before introducing the character of Sister Anger. Sister Anger is described as “Miss Dissatisfied” who longs to run Tancer dry. She is accompanied by “Mother Restless” and together with Tancer they form a “hateful trinity”. The song seems to suggest that anger and dissatisfaction are fundamental to human experience and cannot be easily overcome, and that ultimately it is up to the individual to find a way to deal with these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Flash in your head?
Do you have a sudden idea?
You are completely incomplete
You lack something that makes you fully functional.
Green turns to red
A situation that began well turns badly.
Complacency turns bittersweet
Being satisfied with the status quo causes problems later.
A block in your head?
Do you have a mental obstacle to overcome?
A wicked foe you can't defeat
An obstacle that is seemingly insurmountable.
Heels over head
To be thrown into a chaotic or disorienting situation.
Have a ball in your ejection seat!
To enjoy life despite challenges.
Come now, shake your whiny ass
Stop complaining and enjoy life.
Exhaustion is excess
Being tired is an indulgence.
Up, down, enjoy the mess
Have fun no matter what the circumstances.
Buzz in your head?
Do you have a distracting or unpleasant thought in your mind?
Don't argue with your poisoned thoughts
Negativity will only make things worse.
Dizzy as you faint?
Feeling overwhelmed or confused.
You stagger Sister Anger's dance
You cannot keep up with the challenges of life.
Looks like Sister Anger
You are feeling angry or frustrated.
Miss Dissatisfied
You cannot find satisfaction with your life.
Feel her grip catch hold of your crotch
Experiencing overwhelming or all-consuming emotions.
She longs to run you dry
Life is draining all of your energy and vitality.
Lovely Sister Anger
Embracing negative emotions or allowing them to consume you.
Pretty Miss Dissatisfied
Failing to find happiness or contentment.
Welcome Mother Restless to complete
Adding a new negative force to your life.
This hateful trinity
Three negative forces that bring chaos and misery.
There's a hole in your soul?
Feeling incomplete or lacking fulfillment.
No use trying to rip it out
Attempts to fix inner turmoil are futile.
Sister Anger teases you
Negative emotions taunt and tease you.
'Til the rage is out
Expressing or releasing pent-up emotions.
You're filled with disgust?
Experiencing strong negative emotions.
You're filled up to your fingertips
Overwhelming emotions consume every part of you.
Worn, Sister Anger reaches to your hips
Negative emotions take a physical toll on your body.
Block in the head
A mental obstacle to overcome.
Dissatisfied and wretched
Feeling unhappy and miserable.
Buzz in yer head?
A distracting or unpleasant thought in your mind.
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vratislav Raven Kocourek
on Mother Restless
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