The Initial Command

Front Line Assembly

The Initial Command

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The State 6:17 2. Insanity Lurks Nearby 6:03 3. Casualties 4:46 4. Ausgang zum Himmel 7:15 5. Nine Times 6:30 6. Black March 6:02 7. No Control 6:40 8. Slaughter House 5:11
Historical Archive
The Initial Command is the debut studio album by Front Line Assembly, released in 1990. The album showcases a blend of electronic, industrial, and EBM (Electronic Body Music) sounds, characterized by driving beats, layered synthesizers, and a dark, atmospheric aesthetic. It laid the groundwork for the band's future success and is often regarded as a seminal work in the industrial music genre. The album features themes of technology, dystopia, and the human condition, which resonate throughout the tracks, solidifying Front Line Assembly's legacy in the electronic music scene.