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Live Wired

Front Line Assembly

111 min · 16 tracks · electro-industrial

A relentless fusion of mechanized beats and haunting vocals, capturing the essence of electro-industrial excellence.

Why this album works

'Live Wired' is notable for its strong commercial performance, reaching the top of various electronic music charts and solidifying Front Line Assembly’s influence in the industrial genre. It also received positive critical reviews, highlighting the band’s innovative approach to live recordings and their impact on subsequent electronic acts.
Best for
dynamic progression with peaks relentless mechanized beats haunting vocals for immersion
Context
Released in 1995, 'Live Wired' marked Front Line Assembly's transition into the live performance realm, expanding their sound following the critically acclaimed 'Millennium'. This album showcased their ability to blend studio precision with the raw energy of live recordings, positioning them as pioneers in the electro-industrial scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Terminal Choice· Skinny Puppy· Assemblage 23

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Mortal 7:03
  • 2 Vigilante 5:51
  • 3 Circuitry 7:52
  • 4 Bio-Mechanic Standout 5:25
  • 5 Resist 5:24
  • 6 Surface Patterns 6:15
  • 7 Plasticity 6:47
  • 8 Modus Operandi 5:48
  • 9 Liquid Separation 5:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Gun Standout 6:27
  • 2 Overkill 5:21
  • 3 Millennium 11:46
  • 4 Condemned 6:25
  • 5 Mindphaser Standout 9:46
  • 6 Neologic Spasm 6:37
  • 7 Body Count 9:09

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