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Front 242

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1981- )
    Band originated in Belgium
    Patrick Codenys - programmer (1981- )
    Dirk Bergen - programmer (1981- )
    Daniel Bressanutti - programmer (1982- )
    Geoff Bellingham - percussionist (1982)
    Richard 23 - percussionist (1982-1993)
    Jean-Luc de Meyer - lead vocalist (1982- )
    Recorded the albums 'Geography (1985),' 'Official Version (1987),' 'Back Catalogue (1987),' Front by Front (1988),' 'Tyranny for You (1991),' '05:22:09:12 Off (1993)' and '06:21:03:11 Up Evil (1993)'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their earlier album covers have virtually identical artwork, just merely recolored for each album.
    Unlike most Industrial bands, their songs lack guitars.
    Their style is pop-oriented industrial.
    Renowned percussionist Richard 23 left the band after 11 years; immediately after Lollapalooza in 1993.
    It is hard to remember the album title '05:22:09:12 Off,' so it is sometimes referred to as 'Evil Off.'
    It is hard to remember the album title '06:21:03:11 Up Evil,' so it is sometimes referred to as 'Fuck Up Evil.'
    Their outfits are a cross between nerdy and Goth.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They didn't sell out, continuously playing EBM (Electronic Body Music) for over 20 years without being dated.
    Their 1988 hit 'Headhunter' was an international dance hit.
    Their 1991 hit 'Tragedy (For You)' got a good amount of exposure on MTV.
    They are considered one of the most creative underground bands.
    Their lyrics question humanity and the structure of society.

Credit: Revolver Ocelot


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 90 Votes: 67.78% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 108 Votes: 53.70% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 70 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 89 Votes: 48.31% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 177 Votes: 55.93% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 49 Votes: 48.98% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 928 Votes: 40.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 69.77% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 121 Votes: 69.42% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 221 Votes: 59.73% Annoying