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Initial pressings of EPITAPH are packaged in a Limited Edition digipak containing a hidden bonus track.
For some Front Line Assembly fans, Implode marked a downturn in the band's musical creativity and energy. Epitaph may sound like the title of an album that completed this descent. Instead, Epitaph marks a return to former strength for the classic electro-industrial act. All the contemporary Front Line Assembly trademarks are here: guitar bites, Leeb's vocoded apocalyptic wisdoms, and solid electronic architectures that do not pander to dancefloors, but are still packed with a relentless energy. This is a strong release, reminiscent of Hard Wired or the best moments of Flavour of the Weak. Front Line Assembly still has a well-established sound (despite Rhys Fulber's departure and Peterson's arrival prior to Flavour of the Weak), but Epitaph shows that a well-re-established sound does not mean the sound cannot evolve. Beats have grown more complex, often breaking. A few tracks, such as the title track, "Epitaph," or the epic "Existence," have taken on more ethereal qualities. Some tracks, such as "Dead Planet," are classic Front Line Assembly hard electro on a pounding beat. This release is the work Front Line Assembly is known for, without being just another Front Line Assembly album. No Front Line Assembly collection would be complete without Epitaph. The new duo has proved that they still wield the power of one of the longest-lived electro styles to great effect. ~ Theo Kavadias
1st 25,000 Copies Come In LTD. Ed.Digipak W/Hidden Bonus Trak
Front Line Assembly includes: Bill Leeb, Chris Peterson.
Audio Mixer: Greg Reely.
Recording information: Hipposonic Studio.Alternative Press (12/01, p.82) - 8 out of 10 - "...A vibrabt statement....reaching an apex of computer-grid industrial pyrotechnics..." Front Line Assembly Epitaph Songs Epitaph Music Review Average Rating: (3.4 out of 5 stars)   Disappointed I a thorougly disappointed with this CD. There are only three tracks worth paying any attention to. The first and the last two. Overall a very dismal performance. I wouldn't consider buying any more CDs by this group. Submitted by a reviewer (Alpharetta, GA, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
I like it. Epitaph is somewhat more subdued than the band's current releases, but it is not a bad thing. I enjoyed the album, and I cannot wait for the tour. Submitted by a reviewer (riyadh, saudi arabia)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Epitaph is Superior The decision that I have manifested took a considerable amount of time to finalize. I'm someone whom might normally listen to Metal of any sort. Usually the reason many industrial groups fall short of their full potential would have to be dynamics! They fail in creating songs with considerable change within the song itself. Mostly the result is a stale song with about a fragment of the song actually being worth listening to, although Front Line Assembly manages to rise above the competition and make music with personality. Although I have concluded that, no CD has reached the perfection as Epitaph. Almost every song has something to offer. I find that FLAvour of the Weak was nowhere close in comparison. As for Implode, it seems some songs fell short of their potential. Previous CDs, other than Tactical Neural Implant, seemed to have established a base musical rhythm but failed in creating a sense of dynamics. I must conclude that Epitaph is superior to this date regarding FLA. Submitted by RazorOfLight666 (Sterling, VA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
I love it anyone who says 'I wouldnt buy any more cds by this group' doesnt even know the stuff and shouldnt be writing reviews about it.... k now that thats cleared up
Im a huge FLA fan. i also listen to a ton of industrial musik of all sorts as well as some metal sh1t also. I am not lying when i say that every song on epitaph is unique and every song has something that makes it worth listening to. for example the bassline that appears on dead planet is IMO the best ever created.
the production quality is great. The lyrics are creative and get stuck in your head in a good way, as does the musik itself which is always dark and sometimes amazingly beautiful......ive read reviews that say this album is too much like delerium but it is so FLA its not even funny...distorted yet still clear vocals, angry most of the time :D and the pounding beats which are more addictive than crack make this album very true to FLA's pure industrial flavour.
so what? why the hell wud u want to buy this? Its dark, its angry, its beautiful, it gets stuck in your head, any fan of electronic industrial musik does NOT want to miss out on this one. yea its just my opinion, but its an honest one. i fu Submitted by spydervein (toronto, canada) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Not quite the S.h.i.t. This album fails to deliver the knockout blow that it was required to do, still this is a good album to a degree! the first 2 tracks are very strong and moody! but then it falls a little and the music sounds like it was created just for the sake of it! untill about track 6 & 7 where it picks up again in interesting content, and then proceeds to the end with a few moments of some really cool stuff, 99's "Implode" was of excellent quality, and i was attracted to it's sound immediatley, this album i feel is one that will grow on you over time! as i am sure it will do with me! I still think it has some good potential, but not worthy of 4 stars sorry. Submitted by sublevels (Sydney, NSW, Australia) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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Purchase Epitaph CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Front Line Assembly Flavour Of The Weak CD (1998)
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