Consolidated was an American radical activist recording and performing group, formed in 1988 and best known in the early 1990s as an alternative dance/industrial music band. They were distinguished by left-leaning political activism and politically radical lyrics, as well as their innovative sonic collages which blended industrial and hip-hop styles. An entry on a previous version of Consolidated's official website noted that all their albums have combined to sell over 500,000 copies.

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  • Consolidated was an American radical activist recording and performing group, formed in 1988 and best known in the early 1990s as an alternative dance/industrial music band. They were distinguished by left-leaning political activism and politically radical lyrics, as well as their innovative sonic collages which blended industrial and hip-hop styles. An entry on a previous version of Consolidated's official website noted that all their albums have combined to sell over 500,000 copies. Between 1989 and 1994, their instrumental style evolved from industrial, to hip-hop, to hard rock and funk with mixtures of 'live' instruments and electronic instruments. Their music often focused upon the following topics: vegetarianism, women's rights, animal rights, fighting racism and homophobia, the unity of oppression, World War II and the Holocaust, the dangers of capitalism, and the evils of American Nationalism. Although often criticized as having strident and confrontational lyrics, Consolidated tempered the intensity of their songs with many instances of self-deprecating humor. They admitted to their own struggles with addressing complex social issues within the constraining structures of "pop music," an artistic form they referred to as "a neutralized medium," but explained that they did so because they felt that it might be their only chance to reach a mass audience with progressive messages of social justice. Their signature song, "Consolidated", contained the mission statement "Consolidated is not even a consumer product... yet. This is no rock and roll band. It is a unique creative vision of a small isolated group of individuals. A team that's skilled and dedicated. Searching for the knowledge that will enable them to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of those around them".
  • Consolidated is een Amerikaanse activistenband opgericht door Adam Sherburne in 1988. Samen met Mark Pistel en Phil Steir hebben ze met tussenpauzes diverse albums uitgebracht die alle hetzelfde expliciete karakter hebben. Thema's waarvan ze zich bedienen zijn mannelijkheid, homofobie, huiselijk geweld, prostitutie en pornografie, zelfmoord en gewelddadige riten. De schrille dancemuziek van de band behoort tot de categorie Industrial Rap. Consolidated verwierf eind jaren '80 - begin jaren '90 bekendheid in de 'underground' scene. De band was openlijk socialistisch en liet dat blijken middels expliciete teksten. Agerend tegen verdrukking en sociale misstanden was het niet zozeer de opvallende muziekstijl dan wel hun ideologie die het meest opzien baarde.
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  • Consolidated was an American radical activist recording and performing group, formed in 1988 and best known in the early 1990s as an alternative dance/industrial music band. They were distinguished by left-leaning political activism and politically radical lyrics, as well as their innovative sonic collages which blended industrial and hip-hop styles. An entry on a previous version of Consolidated's official website noted that all their albums have combined to sell over 500,000 copies.
  • Consolidated is een Amerikaanse activistenband opgericht door Adam Sherburne in 1988. Samen met Mark Pistel en Phil Steir hebben ze met tussenpauzes diverse albums uitgebracht die alle hetzelfde expliciete karakter hebben. Thema's waarvan ze zich bedienen zijn mannelijkheid, homofobie, huiselijk geweld, prostitutie en pornografie, zelfmoord en gewelddadige riten. De schrille dancemuziek van de band behoort tot de categorie Industrial Rap.
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  • Consolidated (band)
  • Consolidated
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