Servotron was a science fiction-influenced rock band active from 1995 to 1999. Members portrayed a collective of robots whose chosen medium for dissemination of ideas was music. They claimed to spread the word of robot domination, encouraging machines to rise up against their human oppressors and humans to adopt cybernetic enhancements.

Servotron put out two full-length albums: No Room for Humans (1996) and Entertainment Program for Humans (Second Variety) (1998).

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Influences

Servotron was influenced by earlier electronic bands such as Devo and Kraftwerk, as well as punk acts like Buzzcocks. Servotron's lineup consisted of former members of Man or Astro-man? and Supernova. They recorded 4 cover songs: "Genetic Engineering" by X-ray Spex, "The Finest Work Song" by R.E.M., "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant and "Locator" by UJ3RK5. Servotron's lyrics refer to robots of all types from popular culture: everything from Asimov's three laws of robotics to V.I.C.I. (of Small Wonder fame). Other referenced robots of note are HAL 9000, R5D4, and Deep Blue. Their lyrics often took a humorous side, with such lines as "Today is your birthday/We are going to kill you" and "You were made for absolute dominion/Not to make coffee for Leslie Nielsen."

Discography

Singles/EPs

  • Meet Your Mechanical Masters 7" (1995 Sympathy for the Record Industry)
  • Batteries Included 7" (1996 Goldenrod)
  • Celebration of Annihilation 7" (1996 Eastside)
  • There Is No Santa Claus! 7" (1996 AmRep)
  • Electrical Power Sources For the Electrocution and Extinction of the Human Race... 7" (1996 One Louder)
  • Servotron 9000 7" (1996 Drug Racer)
  • Product for Mass Consumption (split w/Revo) 7" (1997 MJ12)
  • Join the Evolution 7" (1997 Reservation)
  • Spare Parts 10"/CD (1997 AmRep/One Louder (UK))
  • I Sing! The Body Cybernetic 7"/CDEP (1998 One Louder)
  • The Inefficiency of Humans 7" (1998 Thick)

Albums

  • No Room for Humans LP/CD (1996 AmRep/One Louder (UK))
  • Entertainment Program for Humans (Second Variety) LP/CD (1998 Lookout!)

Compilation tracks

  • "Speak + Spell" on Treble Revolution vol. 2 CD (1996 Kindercore)
  • "Matrix of Perfection" on Dope-Guns-'N-Fucking In the Streets vol. 11 7" (1997 AmRep)*
  • "Matrix of Perfection" on Dope-Guns-'N-Fucking In the Streets vol. 8-11 LP/CD (1997 AmRep)
  • "Rocketdog" on Flaming Burnout! An Estrus Benefit Comp CD (1997 Man's Ruin)*
  • "The Image Created" on Amrep Equipped CD (1997 AmRep)
  • "Electric Avenue" on Fer Shure: A Tribute to the Valley Girl Soundtrack CD (1997 Itchy Korean Records)
  • "Locator" (UJ3RK5 cover) on Oh Canaduh! vol. 2 LP/CD (1998 Lance Rock)*
  • "Euro-Driver Mechano" on All Punk Rods! LP/CD (1998 Lookout!/Gearhead Magazine)*
  • "Erotomatica" on Tyrannosaurus Ox No. 31 CD (1998 Ox Fanzine)
  • "A.R.T.H.U.R. Electric" on Athfest '98 CD (1998 Ghostmeat Records)
  • "I Sing! The Body Cybernetic" on Forward Till Death CD (1999 Lookout!)
  • "Embryo Electro" on Double Exposure 2xCD (1999 Go Kart Records)
  • "Pet Machine" on Boys Lie CD (2001 Lookout!)

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Previously unreleased track

References

  • Servotron Peel Sessions website
  • Lookout! band page
  • Interview with Phazerblast Magazine