Monument
For those who were sentient when Front Line Assembly released their now-classic discsCaustic GripandTactical 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,Reclamation) has done an admirable job, turning out some inventive takes on near-sacred material.--Steve Landau