The band began recording their first album Within the Depths of a Darkened Forest in 2000, which was released in 2002. Afterwards they continued to record and write new songs, and were signed to Projekt Records in 2004. Later that year they released their second album Over the Ocean on Projekt Records.
Autumn's Grey Solace contributed to Projekt Records' Projekt Holiday Collection compilation entitled Ornamental in 2004 with the song Through the Snowy Trees. They also covered the song Musica Eternal by Dead Can Dance for the tribute album Summoning of the Muse - A Tribute to Dead Can Dance (2005).
In 2005 they released their third album Riverine and in 2006 released their fourth entitled Shades of Grey. On May 6, 2008, their fifth album Ablaze was released. This album received very positive reviews and was advertised on the front page of Projekt Records' website.
Their sixth studio album Eifelian was released February 8, 2011. Their seventh studio album Divinian was released October 2, 2012. Their eighth studio album monajjfyllen was released December 13, 2014.
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Current Members:
Erin Welton - voice and lyrics
Scott Ferrell - guitars and all instruments
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Studio Albums:
2002 - Within the Depths of a Darkened Forest
2004 - Over the Ocean
2005 - Riverine
2006 - Shades of Grey
2008 - Ablaze
2011 - Eifelian
2012 - Divinian
2014 - monajjfyllen
Compilations:
2004 - Ornamental (Through the Snowy Trees)
2005 - Summoning of the Muse - A Tribute to Dead Can Dance (Musica Eternal cover)
2012 - Winterrim (Best Of)
Shades of Grey
Autumn's Grey Solace Lyrics
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Burning bright with the light outside
Have you ever
Wanted to be there with me?
Have you seen me?
Standing here anticipating
While you take so long
Entering a new bus station
Why does it always take so long?
To see a new direction
To see a new beginning
Kaleidoscope of futures turning
Turning
Shades of Grey by Autumn's Grey Solace is a poignant and evocative song, with lyrics that touch on themes of anticipation, hope, and the struggle to find direction amidst confusion and ambiguity. The opening lines, "Have you seen the future? Burning bright with the light outside," suggest a sense of optimism and possibility, as if the singer is looking ahead with excitement and eagerness. This is reinforced by the next lines, as the singer asks if the listener has ever wanted to be there with them, as if they are inviting someone to share in their hopes and dreams.
The second verse takes a slightly different tone, as the singer questions whether the listener has seen them standing there, waiting and anticipating, while they take so long to "see between the shades of grey." This line is particularly powerful, as it suggests that while the singer is eager and ready to move forward, the listener may be hesitant or unsure, struggling to see through the confusion and uncertainty that surrounds them. The final lines of the verse, "Entering a new bus station / Why does it always take so long?" reinforce this sense of frustration and impatience, as if the singer is questioning why it is so difficult to find a new direction and start afresh.
The final lines of the song, "Kaleidoscope of futures turning / Turning shades of grey," bring the themes of the song full circle, suggesting that while the future may be uncertain and unclear, it is nevertheless full of endless possibilities and opportunities for change and growth. Overall, Shades of Grey is a beautifully written song that captures the complexities of hope, doubt, and uncertainty, and speaks to the deep human desire for clarity and purpose in an ever-changing world.
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