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Fear Factory "Digimortal" |
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Fear Factory has been around for over a decade now, and shows no signs of slowing down. Contradicting the belief that industrial rock is filled with profanity and meaninglessness, Fear Factory's songs have long held a connective thread. The band's cohesive theme is the union of man and machine, and the repercussions of technology on society.
The group had long reflected this in their music, electronically modifying both their melodies and vocals, rather than simply utilizing the occasional electronic instrument. Such unique tinkering makes Fear Factory's work easily identifiable.
Their latest album, Digimortal (2001) carries on the legacy with a new collection of poignant lyrics and reverberating guitar riffs. "What will we be? When we can see our own eternity," front man Burton C. Bell belts out on the album's opening track, "What Will Become?".
The album deals with many controversial issues that Fear Factory sees as pertinent. They speak of the dangers of cloning in "Acres of Skin,"
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the moral dangers of artificial body parts in "Damaged," and the forces that control our emotions in "Hurt Conveyor."
Perhaps the most intriguing track on Digimortal is "Linchpin," a reminiscence on the inseparable state of man and machine. The track claims that humans and their technology have formed a symbiotic relationship, one unable to survive without the presence of the other. "Linchpin" is eerily accurate when seen in light of the current proliferation of technology in our lives.
While the bands messages are profound and ever-present in their songs, many listeners might be scared off by the music that is used to enhance it. Not for the light of heart, Fear Factory uses fast-paced, heavy guitar and bass combos to accelerate their work. Digimortal is not for the decibel impaired, but for those who are not afraid of damaging their speakers and putting bass to its intended use, Digimortal is an album not to be missed.
By Patrick MacDonald, CanEHdian.com
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