They started in 1995 with Brad Logan, Jen Johnson, Timmy Chunks and Awol. Not much happened until Sarah Lee replaced Timmy Chunks on guitar and named the band in 1996. As for the rest of 1996, it was still a slow start, due to Brad and Awol being gone most of the year, touring with the bands they worked with. They played a few shows here and there.
Then, in 1997, they finally started playing more shows and recorded a few compilation tracks. At that point, they figured it would be cool to start working on some stuff that they would actually put out. Chris Lagerborg replaced Awol on drums and they released their first two 7"s, Failed Society on Hellcat Records and Won't Bleed Me on Pelado Records.
In 1998, Adam Zuckert took over drum duties and Erica Daking replaced Sarah Lee on guitar. The rest of that year they worked on what would become their first full length, F-Minus-F-Minus F-Minus, or simply known as their self-titled album.
Then Brad, Jen, Erica and another new drummer, John Guerra, spent the rest of 1999 and 2000 touring the U.S. and Europe.
With the end of 2000 approaching and Brad and Erica now living in New York, they once again brought Adam Zuckert's drum skills back on board to write and record the second record, Suburban Blight. Adam and Jen on the West Coast and Brad and Erica on the East Coast. With the release of Suburban Blight in 2001, they continued touring the States and Europe.
At the end of 2002, it was once again time for a new record. Josiah Steinbrick replaced Jen on Bass and they recorded Wake Up Screaming in Chicago with Steve Albini. The record came out in 2003, and the band spent much of the year touring the U.S. and Europe.
In 2004, Jen briefly joined the band again to do a tour of Japan with Erica, Joe and Adam. The last F-Minus show to date was October 2004, at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles. The line up consisted of Brad, Jen, Erica,A dam and Joe for a total of three guitars present that evening.
F-Minus were known for their dueling male and female vocals in songs that were sometimes as short as 12 seconds.
One of their noted primary influences is Nausea, where the vocal stylings no doubt descend from.
Throughout their career, they covered songs from several notable bands, to include Antidote, Black Randy, The Metro Squad, Negative Approach and Agnostic Front.
Albums and EP's
* Voice of Treason Cassette (Self Released, 1996)
* Failed Society 7" (Hellcat, 1997)
* Won't Bleed Me 7" (Pelado, 1997)
* Failed Society / Won't Bleed Me Cassette (Self Released, 1997)
* Self Titled LP/CD (Hellcat, 1999)
* Suburban Blight LP/CD (Hellcat, 2001)
* Split With Crack Rock Steady 7 - Baby Jesus Sliced Up In a Manger 10" (Knife or Death, 2001)
* Sweating Blood 7" (Bridge 9, 2003)
* Wake Up Screaming LP/CD (Hellcat, 2003)
* Won't Bleed Me / Failed Society CD (Alternative Tentacles, 2005)
Compilations
* Give Em' The Boot Volume 1 CD (Hellcat, 1997)
* Old Skars and Upstarts CD/LP (Alive, 1997)
* Give Em' The Boot Volume 2 CD (Hellcat, 1999)
* Vans Off The Wall Volume 3 CD (Vans, 2000)
* Tomorrow Seems So Hopeless CD (Eyeball, 2000)
* Give Em' The Boot Volume 3 CD (Hellcat, 2002)
* Against Police Justice CD (Non-Commercial, 2003)
* Punk O' Rama Volume 8 CD (Epitaph, 2003)
* Give Em' The Boot Volume 4 CD (Hellcat, 2004)
* Give Em' The Boot DVD (Hellcat, 2005)
End Of The Line
F-Minus Lyrics
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Whats on the other side
Of getting better
Of getting sober
Its resilience
Being tested
cnd getting no rest
Thats getting tired
Of trying harder
Of getting older
Its my brother
Calling my mother
Worried to death
I keep halving my dose
Hoping I can make it up on my own
Knowing i can't do it all on my own
Its consequences
I wanna be perfect
cnd the prettiest girl at the party
With compassion
For my actions
cnd your actions
Could it happen
I am the end of
c line of women
Who sink
Instead of swimming
Its compassion
For inaction
For trying their best
It keeps slipping my mind
When i say i can get things right this time
That i may not make things right in this life
It's the consequences
I didn't get
Those who love me
Those who know me
Cannot save me
I wanna pay my
Parents back for
The life they gave me
That i'm wasting
The lyrics to F-Minus's song "End of the Line" delve into themes of self-doubt, addiction, resilience, and the desire for self-improvement. The singer reflects on their struggles to get better, to overcome addiction and find sobriety. They ponder what lies on the other side of these challenges, wondering about the resilience that is constantly being tested, never allowing for rest.
The discomfort that comes with trying harder and getting older becomes tiring for the singer. They feel the pressure to succeed, to be perfect and the prettiest girl at the party. They hope to have compassion for their own actions and for the actions of others, questioning whether it's possible.
The singer also reveals that they come from a line of women who have struggled and sunk instead of swimming. There is a sense of compassion for their inaction, for them trying their best but still facing difficulties. The consequences of their choices weigh on their mind, as they try to convince themselves that they can make things right, but also acknowledging the possibility that they may not in this life.
Lastly, there is a deep longing to repay the singer's parents for the life they gave, feeling guilty for wasting it. Despite the presence of those who love and know them, the singer realizes that nobody can save them from their struggles. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of self-reflection, the complexities of addiction, and the desire for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I always wondered
I have frequently pondered
Whats on the other side
What lies beyond
Of getting better
Of experiencing improvement
Of getting sober
Of achieving sobriety
Its resilience
It is the ability to endure
Being tested
Being challenged
And getting no rest
And not finding solace
Its discomfort
It is the state of unease
Thats getting tired
That is becoming weary
Of trying harder
Of exerting more effort
Of getting older
Of growing older
Its my brother
It is my sibling
Calling my mother
Contacting our mother
Worried to death
Filled with extreme concern
I keep halving my dose
I continue to decrease my medication amount
Hoping I can make it up on my own
Expecting to compensate independently
Knowing i can't do it all on my own
Recognizing that I cannot accomplish everything alone
Its consequences
It is the repercussions
I wanna be perfect
I desire to be flawless
And the prettiest girl at the party
And the most attractive female at the gathering
With compassion
Including empathy
For my actions
Regarding my behavior
And your actions
And your behavior
Could it happen
Is it feasible
I am the end of
I am the final one in
A line of women
A lineage of females
Who sink
Who succumb
Instead of swimming
Rather than thriving
Its compassion
It is the empathy
For inaction
Regarding passivity
For trying their best
For giving their utmost effort
It keeps slipping my mind
I keep forgetting
When i say i can get things right this time
When I express that I can correct things on this occasion
That i may not make things right in this life
That I might not rectify things in this existence
It's the consequences
It is the outcome
I didn't get
I did not comprehend
Those who love me
Those who care for me
Those who know me
Those who understand me
Cannot save me
Cannot rescue me
I wanna pay my
I desire to reimburse my
Parents back for
Parents for
The life they gave me
The existence they provided me
That i'm wasting
That I am squandering
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