Monument

Author: Front Line Assembly

Format: Import

Release Date: 22-09-1998

Details: Amazon.caFor those who were sentient when Front Line Assembly released their now-classic discsCaustic Grip andTactical Neural Implant, it’s hard not to feel a bit nostalgic listening toMonument. A collection of rare B-sides and remixes primarily from that fertile early-’90s time period, the disc whisks us back to the Gulf War, George Bush, and the days when we could watch new episodes ofStar Trek: The Next Generation. Many of the old electro stomps–replete with martial beats, ruthless bass synth, and screamed vocals–are here, including a remixed “Overkill” (still sounding as aggressive and thrilling as ever), a sleeker “Resist,” and a truly funky take on “The Blade.” Whether you enjoy this disc depends a great deal on how you feel about remixes, but longtime FLA collaborator Greg Reely (who also worked onMonument’s 1997 prequel,