FRONT 242

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Biography

Front 242 is a Belgian electronic music band that formed in 1981. They are considered pioneers of the electronic body music genre, which combines elements of industrial music, EBM (electronic body music) and techno. The band's original lineup consisted of Daniel Bressanutti, Dirk Bergen, Patrick Codenys, and Richard Jonckheere.

Front 242 released their first single, "Principles," in 1981, and their debut album, "Geography," in 1982. The band quickly gained a following in the underground electronic music scene, and in 1983 they released the albums "No Comment" and "Live Target." In 1984, they released their breakthrough album, "Official Version," which featured the hit single "Headhunter." The band's popularity continued to grow, and they released several more albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "Front by Front" (1988) and "Tyranny (For You)" (1991).

Front 242's music is characterized by its heavy use of samples and drum machines, as well as its politically and socially conscious lyrics. The band's live shows are known for their intense energy and visual elements, and they have toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, and Asia.

In the early 2000s, the band went on hiatus, but reformed and released a new album in 2011, "Pulse".



Front 242 continues to tour and perform live, and their music continues to influence new generations of electronic and industrial musicians. They are considered one of the most influential bands in the electronic body music genre, and continue to be a major force in the underground electronic music scene.

Front 242 is considered one of the most influential bands in the electronic body music genre and have a large catalog of songs throughout their career. Some of their most popular hits include:

1- "Headhunter" (1988) - This song is considered one of the band's most iconic songs, it became a hit in the underground electronic music scene and has been remixed and covered by several other artists.
2- "Welcome to Paradise" (1988) - this song was from the album "Front by Front" and it was one of the band's most successful songs, it still considered as one of the most popular songs of the band.
3- "Masterhit" (1989) - This song was another hit for the band, it features a more industrial sound with heavy use of samples and drum machines.
4- "Religion" (1989) - This song was from the album "Front by Front" and it was a hit in the electronic music scene, it features a more experimental sound with elements of industrial and techno.
5- "Tragedy for You" (1991) - This song was from the album "Tyranny (For You)" and it was a popular hit, it features a more experimental sound with elements of industrial and techno.
6- "Commando Mix" (1991) - This is a remix of the song "Commando" from the album "Tyranny (For You)" it was a popular hit in the electronic music scene.
7- "Kampfbereit" (1991) - This song was from the album "Tyranny (For You)" and it was a hit in the electronic music scene.

These are some of the most popular songs of Front 242, but there are many other songs that are well known and loved by fans of the band.