Today it’s exactly 21 years ago Nine Inch Nails released their The Perfect Drug (Versions) EP!
The title song was originally written for the David Lynch cult film Lost Highway (1996) and appeared for the first time early 1997 on the soundtrack with the same name which was produced by Trent Reznor himself. The soundtrack album included original filmscores written by Trent Renzor, Barry Adams and Angelo Badalamenti, as well as songs by amongst others, David Bowie, Marilyn Manson and Rammstein.
Musically the song was very influenced by the late 90s Drum and Bass hype and was most successful in Canada where it peaked at the 2nd position in the regular ‘Single Chart’ as well as in the RPM Rock/Alternative Chart. In the US the single peaked at 17th position on the Billboard Hot Single Sales.
Until today however, the song was never performed live by the band.
Later Trent Reznor would state in an interview on BBC1 radio that The Perfect Drug is one of his least favorite songs he ever produced.
Besides the single, The Perfect Drug - Versions EP featured remixes by Nine Inch Nails, Meat Beat Manifesto, Plug, Spacetime Continuum and The Orb. The original version of The Perfect Drug however was only included on non-US releases.
The music video for this single was directed by Mark Romanek and inspired by the illustrations of 20th century artist Edward Gory. Besides Trent himself, the video also features his bandmates Charlie Clouser, Danny Lohner and Chris Vrenna.
The Perfect Drug (Lyrics)
I got my head but my head is unraveling
Can't keep control can't keep track of where it's traveling
I got my heart but my heart's no good
You're the only one that's understood
I come along but I don't know where you're taking me
I shouldn't go but you're wrenching, dragging, shaking me
Turn off the sun pull the stars from the sky
The more I give to you the more I die
And I want you
You are the perfect drug
You make me hard when I'm all soft inside
I see the truth when I'm all stupid-eyed
The arrow goes straight through my heart
Without you everything just falls apart
My blood just wants to say hello to you
My soul is so afraid to realize
How very little there is left of me
And I want you
You are the perfect drug
(Take me with you)
Without you everything just falls apart
It's not as much fun to pick up the pieces
Songwriters: Charles Clouser / Chris Alan Vrenna / Daniel Patrick Lohner / Trent Reznor
www.discogs.com/Nine-Inch-Nails-The-Perfect-Drug-Versions/master/3848
This month it is 30 years ago that Front Line Assembly released their Disorder EP
Disorder is one of the two EPs released in 1988 on Third Mind/Wax Trax by Canadian electro-industrial band Front Line Assembly. Originally it was available on vinyl only but later Disorder was released together with the other ’88 EP Corrosion as a CD album called Convergence.
At the time of recording Front Line Assembly was Bill Leeb and Michael Balch while Dave Ogilvie was their engineer/producer.
Disorder (Tracklist)
A1. Body Count
A2. Obsession
A3. Aggression
B1. Lurid Sensation
B2. Die-Sect
B3. The Wrack
Lizard Pool relive the golden era of Post Punk in their new single "Staircase Balcony" Watch the full clip below!
Being dark indulged indie rock in 2017- is that naive or really brilliant trend setting again?
But Lizard Pool hardly care about any cool trends even though they come from the cool WGT city of Leipzig.
These three musicians consistently follow a path that is surprisingly orchestral and cinematic. Lizard Pool squint with an eye to the dance floor but prefer to dance on their own, eyes shut and heads down... and when they are not dancing they write beautiful songs about life, dreams and anger.
The band will be playing Out Of Line Weekender 2018 on Friday 4th May ! Don't miss them!
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Feral Body, the darkwave/industrial trio from Detroit (USA) has just released its second EP, Chain Ritual.
The EP consists of three tracks full of complex and often distorted beats, seamlessly blended with highly atmospheric keyboards and ghostly vocals. The EP is available for download over at the band's Bandcamp page.
Starting off with a unique stand-alone concert of '40 years of Bauhaus celebration' by Peter Murphy and David J on 15th August - limited ticket sale! Followed by 4 days of WFest with Kim Wilde, ABC, Paul Young, Marc Almond, Midge Ure, A Flock of Seagulls, Heaven 17, D:uel (ex Propaganda), Limahl, Chameleons Vox, Lords of Acid, Anne Clark, DAF, … and many more.
The best new wave and synth pop divided over 2 stages in rain and windproof open festival tents.
Enjoy the fully equipped campsite, the VIP village, the numerous bars and foodtrucks but above all, enjoy the WFest atmosphere!
For tickets and info, go to www.w-festival.com
W-festival 2018, van 15 tot 19 augustus.
Met als unieke kick-off het stand-alone concert van '40 years of Bauhaus celebration' met Peter Murphy en David J op 15 augustus – beperkt aantal tickets! Gevolgd door 4 dagen WFest met Kim Wilde, ABC, Paul Young, Marc Almond, Midge Ure, A Flock of Seagulls, Heaven 17, D:uel (ex Propaganda), Limahl, Chameleons Vox, Lords of Acid, Anne Clark, DAF , … en nog veel meer.
De beste new wave en synth pop verdeeld over 2 podia in regen en winddichte open festivaltenten.
Geniet van de volledig uitgeruste camping, het VIP-dorp, de vele bars en foodtrucks. Maar bovenal, geniet van de WFest sfeer!
Voor tickets en informatie, ga naar www.w-festival.com
