It wasn't until joining with Lallement of French band Kreigbereit that de Meyer felt that he'd established a new full-time project.
Initial reception was mixed, with many 242 fans expecting a reprise of de Meyer's former project.
The band explicitly sought to create its own distinct sound, achieving it through fast tempos, stripped-down instrumentation, spontaneity, and even lyrics sung in French.
[1] The duo signed to Facedown (an Edel Music subsidiary) in 1996 and released their first album, Elemental.
That year they also brought their live guitarist, Robert Wilcocks, into the band as a formal member and producer.