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)
Lies
F-Minus Lyrics
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open your eyes
make the choice
see their lies
country of hypocrites
world of lies
country of hypocrites
world full of lies
The lyrics of F-Minus's song "Lies" speak to the idea of taking action against deception and manipulation. The use of imperative language ("use your voice," "open your eyes," "make the choice") emphasizes the urgency of the situation and urges the listener to take a stand against those who would deceive them. The repetition of the phrases "country of hypocrites" and "world full of lies" further emphasizes the pervasive nature of deceit in our society.
By urging the listener to see through the lies, the song encourages critical thinking and vigilance against those who would try to deceive them. At the same time, the lyrics also express frustration with the prevalence of deceit in our society. The use of the words "hypocrites" and "lies" suggests that there is both a lack of honesty and a lack of accountability for dishonesty in the world at large.
Overall, the song serves as a call to action for listeners to resist the forces of deceit and to hold those who deceive accountable for their actions. The use of blunt language and urgent tone amplify the message of the song and make it clear just how important this issue is.
Line by Line Meaning
use your voice
Speak up and express yourself.
open your eyes
Be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the truth.
make the choice
Take action and decide what side you stand on.
see their lies
Recognize the deception and falsehoods spread by those in power.
country of hypocrites
The nation is full of people who claim to have certain morals and values, but behave in the opposite manner.
world of lies
The entire planet is filled with lies, dishonesty, and misinformation.
country of hypocrites
Again, the piece is emphasizing the deceptive nature of the country.
world full of lies
Once more, the global community is being criticized for their lack of honesty and integrity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNARD JOHN FROST, BRIAN MCGEE, CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, FRANCIS ROSSI, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
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