In 1988, they released their Spirit LP, and a summer tour followed in 1989 with Unit Pride, Insted and Gorilla Biscuits. Up Front remained active through 1992, releasing the Daybreak 7 inch in 1990, touring the US again in the summer of 1991, and completing their first tour of Europe in the winter of 1991–1992.
They initially broke up after recording the Changes 7-inch in 1992, but reformed in the spring of 1994 to record the What Fire Does 7-inch followed with their second tour of Europe that summer.
After a brief hiatus Up Front wrote and recorded the Movement CD in 1997. After a handful of US shows, a tour of Japan in 1998, and their third summer tour of Europe in 1999 followed.
Other than three "reunion" shows in the summer/fall of 2005, and one "reunion" show with a return to the Daybreak lineup in November 2009 at the A Time We'll Remember Fest, the band has remained dormant since 1999.
2. 80's disco group. Hit song "Infatuation" Released: 1983 Genre: Electronic Style: Synth-pop, Disco Credits: Arranged By [Vocals] - Karen Diggs Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Bruce Kahn Mastered By - Herb Powers Jr. Producer - Eddie Colon , Fred Zarr , Winston Negron Written By - Winston Negron Favorite Club Song here in Miami Florida,
Pupil
Up Front Lyrics
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The lyrics to Up Front's song Pupil explore the concept of propriety and the difficulties that come with keeping up appearances. The singer suggests that in order to maintain a sense of propriety, one must suppress their true feelings and conform to a certain standard. This confinement is seen as limiting and suffocating, which is reflected in the lyrics, "this enclosure is a little constricting."
Despite the pressure to conform, the singer acknowledges that the self is telling them to believe something different. The word "odium" suggests a sense of hatred or disgust towards conforming, which is seen as a barrier to the truth. However, the singer suggests that it is possible to maintain a sense of "composure" and be "tenable" while still staying true to oneself.
Overall, the song seems to be about the tension between societal expectations and individual expression, with the singer suggesting that finding a balance between the two is key. The line "a hundred million billion ways to be the same thing on the skin" suggests that while we may look different on the surface, we all have similar desires and needs. Despite this, there are still considerable differences between individuals, and the singer suggests that there is a secret that remains "well kept" for now.
Line by Line Meaning
Perennial propriety
Maintaining proper conduct continuously
all composure must be kept
One must retain their calmness
this enclosure is a little constricting
The surroundings feel suffocating
all the odium dodges what the self is telling it to believe
Negative emotions evade what one truly believes
a tendency to be quite tenable
Having a tendency to be reasonable
all intentions are well meant
All motives are pure
this amenity is a little capricious
This comfort is unreliable
solely based upon the need for love
Only determined by the desire for affection
it's all incalculable
It's impossible to calculate
a hundred million billion ways to be the same thing
Numerous ways to portray the same idea
on the skin it's all civility
Appearances suggest politeness
underneath a considerable difference
Significant contrasts lie beneath the surface
and for now the secret remains well kept
Currently, the undisclosed truth remains hidden
Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.