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Re-wind

Front Line Assembly · 1998

104 min · 14 tracks · electro-industrial

Mechanical beats and distorted vocals create a relentless energy that defines the darker edges of late '90s electronic music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Predator (Cease & Destroy mix) — This track exemplifies the signature driving rhythms and aggressive soundscapes that Front Line Assembly is known for, making it a standout introduction to the album.
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    Electrocution (Shocker mix) — The remix features frenetic beats and dark atmospheres, capturing the essence of the band's industrial roots while showcasing their innovative remixing style.
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    Colombian Necktie (Loose Lips) — This track combines haunting melodies with powerful electronic elements, representing both the lyrical depth and production quality characteristic of Front Line Assembly's work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with peaks
  • pulsating beats for deep focus
  • dark themes for introspective moods
  • long tracks for immersive experience
  • relentless energy for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek light and uplifting sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A remix compilation that showcases the band's established sound without being a primary entry point.
Career context
By 1998, Front Line Assembly had established themselves as leaders in the electro-industrial genre, with 'Re-wind' serving as a remix compilation following their successful album 'Implant.' This release showcased their ability to reinterpret previous tracks through collaborations with other artists, marking a transitional phase in their career as they explored new sonic territories.
Stylistic neighbors
Skinny Puppy· KMFDM· Ministry

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Predator (Cease & Destroy mix) 8:12
  • 2 Aftermath (We All Shall Perish mix) 7:27
  • 3 Electrocution (Shocker mix) 8:40
  • 4 Life (Suck It Up mix) 8:10
  • 5 Oblivion (Was It Worth It mix) 7:14
  • 6 Colombian Necktie (Loose Lips) 7:34
  • 7 Comatose (Re-Entry mix) 6:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Comatose (Grisha mix by Front 242) 5:51
  • 2 Predator (Final mix by Collide) 6:33
  • 3 Evil Playground (Chainsaw mix by Tim Schuldt) 8:02
  • 4 Life = Leben (Anderes Leben by Kalte Farben) 5:54
  • 5 Comatose (V2.0 by Eat Static) 8:05
  • 6 Colombian Necktie (Grit Your Teeth mix by Cydonia) 8:04
  • 7 Auto-Erotic (Abstinence mix by Finitribe) 7:21

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