Album: No Comment by Front 242 (1984)
Genre: Electro-Industrial | Style: Electronic
Record Label: Alfa Matrix
Format: Album

Description: No Comment is the Front 242 album that was first released in 1984 on the Another Side music label. The album was the first reference to Electronic Body Music (EBM)  when the band included the phrase "Electronic Body Music Composed And Produced On Eight Tracks By Front 242" in reference to their use of an 8-track recording device. Though the album was their second full length album, the Belgian band had released several singles and EPs prior to No Comment. The clip of dialogue featured in the track "Special Forces" is from the movie Apocalypse Now.

Artist Background: "Front 242" is a pioneering Belgian electronic body music group that came into prominence during the 1980s. For years to come they took the lead in electronic music composition. During their most active period (they decided to quit ebm in 1993 with the albums "06:21:03:11 UP EVIL" and "05:22:09:12 Off") they were influential to many electro-industrial and electronic artists. History The origin of "Front 242" should be understood within the rise of industrial music, which originated in England... Part of the Aarschot, Belgium music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Electro-Industrial movement. Known for Electronic style.

Music Scene: Part of the Aarschot, Belgium music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Electro-Industrial movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: Electro-Industrial, Electronic, 1980s, Album, Alfa Matrix

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No Comment is the Front 242 album that was first released in 1984 on the Another Side music label. The album was the first reference to Electronic Body Music (EBM)  when the band included the phrase "Electronic Body Music Composed And Produced On Eight Tracks By Front 242" in reference to their use of an 8-track recording device. Though the album was their second full length album, the Belgian band had released several singles and EPs prior to No Comment. The clip of dialogue featured in the track "Special Forces" is from the movie Apocalypse Now.

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