Anberlin was formed in 2002 in Winter Haven, FL, USA and disbanded after th… Read Full Bio ↴Anberlin was formed in 2002 in Winter Haven, FL, USA and disbanded after the release of their final album, lowborn, in 2014. Their debut album, Blueprints for the Black Market, was quite successful. Spurred on by popular singles Readyfuels and Change the World, it sold over 60,000 copies and raised Anberlin's profile. They released their sophomore album, Never Take Friendship Personal, in February 2005. The album was praised by critics, garnering favourable reviews and winning the band new fans.
Prior to its release, the band promoted the album by releasing a track per week on their Purevolume and Myspace website accounts, as well as on their own website. So far, two radio singles have been released from the album: A Day Late and Paperthin Hymn. Both have been quite successful on alternative rock radio. A video for A Day Late has been released and the video for Paperthin Hymn released on March 17, 2006.
Furthermore, Anberlin recorded covers of the Bob Dylan song Like a Rolling Stone, the Depeche Mode song Enjoy the Silence, The Cure's Love Song, and the popular Christmas song Baby Please Come Home, included on the compilation album Lost Songs in 2007.
Singer Stephen Christian is also working on some solo music under the name of Anchor & Braille with Aaron Marsh of Copeland, which is expected to take the form of a full length album sometime in 2008.
The band performed on G4's Attack of the Show on March 23, 2006
Anberlin's third album, Cities, was released on Feburary 20, 2007. There are two different versions: a regular version and a special edition containing three extra songs and a documentary on DVD. So far music videos have been released for Godspeed and The Unwinding Cable Car.
The singles Godspeed and The Haunting were available as of December 28, 2006 from the iTunes music store and may still be purchased.
Anberlin's final album with Tooth and Nail records, Lost Songs, was released November 20, 2007. It features many of its original hits, as well as live recordings and unreleased tracks.
They are now signed with Universal Republic and released their fourth LP, New Surrender, September 30, 2008.
They released their fifth LP, Dark is the Way, Light is a Place on September 9, 2010.
Songfacts reports that, Self-Starter, the first release from Vital, Anberlin's sixth album, was the band's first ever song to feature female vocals.
On July 22, 2014 they released what would be their final album - Lowborn. It was announced that after a final tour following the release of Lowborn the band would be parting ways.
The end of Anberlin is not sad but hopeful. There is no animosity or drama, but rather a celebration of what these five musicians have achieved both in the studio and onstage. “Usually breakups happen quickly and suddenly, an implosion of sorts,” McAlhaney says.
“What is unique about the end of Anberlin is that we discussed where people were at in their lives, what that meant for the band, and then made plans for the end on our own terms.”
Prior to its release, the band promoted the album by releasing a track per week on their Purevolume and Myspace website accounts, as well as on their own website. So far, two radio singles have been released from the album: A Day Late and Paperthin Hymn. Both have been quite successful on alternative rock radio. A video for A Day Late has been released and the video for Paperthin Hymn released on March 17, 2006.
Furthermore, Anberlin recorded covers of the Bob Dylan song Like a Rolling Stone, the Depeche Mode song Enjoy the Silence, The Cure's Love Song, and the popular Christmas song Baby Please Come Home, included on the compilation album Lost Songs in 2007.
Singer Stephen Christian is also working on some solo music under the name of Anchor & Braille with Aaron Marsh of Copeland, which is expected to take the form of a full length album sometime in 2008.
The band performed on G4's Attack of the Show on March 23, 2006
Anberlin's third album, Cities, was released on Feburary 20, 2007. There are two different versions: a regular version and a special edition containing three extra songs and a documentary on DVD. So far music videos have been released for Godspeed and The Unwinding Cable Car.
The singles Godspeed and The Haunting were available as of December 28, 2006 from the iTunes music store and may still be purchased.
Anberlin's final album with Tooth and Nail records, Lost Songs, was released November 20, 2007. It features many of its original hits, as well as live recordings and unreleased tracks.
They are now signed with Universal Republic and released their fourth LP, New Surrender, September 30, 2008.
They released their fifth LP, Dark is the Way, Light is a Place on September 9, 2010.
Songfacts reports that, Self-Starter, the first release from Vital, Anberlin's sixth album, was the band's first ever song to feature female vocals.
On July 22, 2014 they released what would be their final album - Lowborn. It was announced that after a final tour following the release of Lowborn the band would be parting ways.
The end of Anberlin is not sad but hopeful. There is no animosity or drama, but rather a celebration of what these five musicians have achieved both in the studio and onstage. “Usually breakups happen quickly and suddenly, an implosion of sorts,” McAlhaney says.
“What is unique about the end of Anberlin is that we discussed where people were at in their lives, what that meant for the band, and then made plans for the end on our own terms.”
Self-Starter
Anberlin Lyrics
Last night rolled over beside my bed
That sort of madness, could leave one dead
Our eyes deceive, we were on fire
Mistook you for love and love desire
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
Why do you stay until you see blood
Why does the weight fall upon us
Were on the same side in the same war
Why stay 'till you see blood
Where are we that we digress
Long for love but then undress
Our hands no bounds, our hearts detached
We grasp for all that will not last
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
Why do you stay until you see blood
Why does the weight fall upon us
Were on the same side in the same war
Why stay 'till you see blood
Why do you stay until you see blood
Why does the weight fall upon us
Were on the same side in the same war
Why stay 'till you see blood
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
(Were on the same side in the same war)
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
(Were on the same side in the same war)
Why stay 'till you see blood
That sort of madness, could leave one dead
Our eyes deceive, we were on fire
Mistook you for love and love desire
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
Why do you stay until you see blood
Why does the weight fall upon us
Were on the same side in the same war
Where are we that we digress
Long for love but then undress
Our hands no bounds, our hearts detached
We grasp for all that will not last
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
Why do you stay until you see blood
Why does the weight fall upon us
Were on the same side in the same war
Why stay 'till you see blood
Why do you stay until you see blood
Why does the weight fall upon us
Were on the same side in the same war
Why stay 'till you see blood
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
(Were on the same side in the same war)
I still can't feel nothing just want to hold something
Tell me again what's real, tell me again what to feel
(Were on the same side in the same war)
Why stay 'till you see blood
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: STEPHEN CHRISTIAN ARNOLD, CHRISTIAN EDWIN MCALHANEY, JOSEPH MILLIGAN, DEON REXROAT, NATHAN RUSSEL YOUNG
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Strekks
"Where are we that we digress Long for love but then undress Our hands no bounds our hearts detached We grasp for all that will not last" Brilliant.
Lauren Rootham
One of many favourite songs on their newest album. Anberlin have to be one of the first bands, that I've loved a majority of songs in one album. <3 LOVE THEM.
nahailyenvanakkor
This has been my ringtone for years, it's awesome.
Bob Stachowiak
When I first heard this song, I thought it was 30 seconds to Mars, but I was surprised to hear Anberlin singing this. This song is awesome.
HaleyVic17
This song is epic! I bought this album back in 2013, but I didn't really give it that many listens until like 2 weeks ago. With that being said, it's been in my car's CD player for over a week now. I haven't taken it out. This song and "Type Three" are the best songs on this album, in my opinion. I mean, all the songs are way better than I thought when I first heard them 2 years ago. I really underestimated how fantastic this album was. Vital album is DEFINITELY better than Anberlin's previous album, but I still think that Cities is Anberlin's best album. But maybe I'm biased, since that was the album that introduced me to this band. Thank you very much to Aol's Full Cd Listening party for introducing me to this AMAZING band!
BeeniAktor
This album is going to be perfection! :D
brittany grice
Anberlin never fails to make an amazing song!
Aeowid
Another amazing composition! I am truly looking forward to this album's release.
Gabriel C
This music is just AWESOME, and I really think it's the most addicting song you guys ever wrote. I don't know if it's the rush of a "new" music, but that's what I think right now. I'm anxious, may Vital come! And that we here in Brazil can hear this music LIVE.
Holt
I'm always impressed by the musicality of Anberlin! especially Nate's drumming because it's always so tight and awesome!