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)
No Time
F-Minus Lyrics
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I be really running up it be running my mind
Couldn't do what i do cus your not of my kind
You the type to run a drill and go drop a dime
Not lying
Trap still vacant imma make it do the most
Eyes low when im on the drugs nigga im gone
I got a big gun hang him like coats
Double cup wit me when i sip codeine
Started off with the pink then i ended wit green
Fuck on that bitch got her tummy tuck
Put down the drugs but i know i didnt have enough
When my bro crossed me it hurt me the most
But i still prevailed nigga lets have a toast
Fit water im wavy im straight off a boat
Get a buck and go cop me a safe
Need a vest where i am is not safe
Need a M nigga keep you the wraith
Hit the dash on them boys do the skates
Hit the bitch at the hotel like Bates
Im hood elegant still eating crepes
Please stop capping for all heaven sakes
I been running these racks like a race
Need a bag can you keep up the pace
Up the tool put the Brttttttttttttt in his face
Dont worry bout me bitch im great
Im Jason my fit like a lake
Im beating my chest like a Bape wait, i get it shipped out of state
Uh
Making butter Land o Lake
Count a five piece in your face
Making butter Land o Lake
Count a five piece in your face
Can't Run out of time
I be really running up it be running my mind
Couldn't do what i do cus your not of my kind
You the type to run a drill and go drop a dime
Not lying
Trap still vacant imma make it do the most
I got a big gun hang him like coats
Double cup wit me when i sip codeine
The lyrics of F-Minus's song "No Time" depict the life of an individual who is immersed in the world of drugs, violence, and quick money. The rapper asserts that he cannot run out of time and that he is always running, trying to make things happen. He boasts about his lifestyle and talks about how he can't be slowed down by those who aren't on his level. The lyrics suggest that the individual is willing to indulge in illegal activities to become successful, and that he has no regrets about his choices.
Throughout the lyrics, the rapper speaks about various drug-related experiences he has had, such as being on drugs and feeling like he's floating or having a double cup with codeine. He also speaks about his love for firearms, referencing a big gun and hanging someone "like coats." The lyrics also include a reference to a betrayal by a friend, but despite this, the rapper has prevailed.
Overall, "No Time" is a gritty, unapologetic description of a lifestyle that is often glamorized in popular culture. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where success is measured in terms of wealth and power, not happiness or morality.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't Run out of time
I can't afford to waste any time; I need to keep moving forward.
I be really running up it be running my mind
I'm always thinking about what's next, and how to get ahead in life.
Couldn't do what i do cus your not of my kind
You're not capable of doing what I do, because you don't have the same mindset or drive as me.
You the type to run a drill and go drop a dime
You're the kind of person who would snitch to the authorities in order to get yourself out of trouble.
Not lying
I'm telling the truth.
Trap still vacant imma make it do the most
Even though my business hasn't taken off yet, I'm determined to make the most of what I have.
Eyes low when im on the drugs nigga im gone
When I'm high on drugs, I'm not myself and I'm lost in a different world.
I got a big gun hang him like coats
I have a powerful weapon that I can use to take down my enemies.
Off the perc eyes roll nigga watch how i float
When I'm high on Percocet, I feel weightless and carefree.
Double cup wit me when i sip codeine
I always have a double cup with me when I'm drinking codeine cough syrup.
Started off with the pink then i ended wit green
I started with the weaker drugs, but now I'm using stronger ones.
Fuck on that bitch got her tummy tuck
I had sex with that girl so many times that she got a tummy tuck to fix the damage I caused.
Put down the drugs but i know i didnt have enough
I tried to quit drugs, but I knew deep down that I wasn't ready to give them up completely.
When my bro crossed me it hurt me the most
When my friend betrayed me, it was the hardest thing I ever had to go through.
But i still prevailed nigga lets have a toast
Despite the setbacks I faced, I still came out on top and I want to celebrate my success.
Fit water im wavy im straight off a boat
I'm so cool that even my water is fashionable, and I'm fresh off a boat from somewhere exotic.
Get a buck and go cop me a safe
I'm making money so fast that I need to invest in a safe to keep it all secure.
Need a vest where i am is not safe
I live in a dangerous place and I need protective gear to stay safe.
Need a M nigga keep you the wraith
I need a million dollars and a fancy car to show off my wealth and status.
Hit the dash on them boys do the skates
I drive so fast that I leave the other cars in the dust and it looks like I'm skating down the road.
Hit the bitch at the hotel like Bates
I'm having sex with a woman in a hotel room, just like the infamous character Norman Bates from the movie Psycho.
Im hood elegant still eating crepes
I may come from a rough background, but I still enjoy fancy things like eating crepes for breakfast.
Please stop capping for all heaven sakes
Stop lying and exaggerating about your accomplishments and experiences.
I been running these racks like a race
I've been making so much money that I feel like I'm racing to collect it all.
Need a bag can you keep up the pace
I need someone who can keep up with my fast-paced lifestyle and work ethic.
Up the tool put the Brttttttttttttt in his face
I'm going to use my gun to threaten someone and make them back down.
Dont worry bout me bitch im great
I don't need your sympathy or concern because I'm doing just fine on my own.
Im Jason my fit like a lake
I'm dressed so stylishly that I look like the fictional villain Jason Voorhees from the horror movie series Friday the 13th.
Im beating my chest like a Bape wait, i get it shipped out of state
I'm so obsessed with the trendy clothing brand Bape that I have it shipped to me from out of state, and I'm showing off how proud I am to wear it.
Making butter Land o Lake
I'm making so much money that I'm practically churning butter and turning it into gold, just like the brand Land O' Lakes.
Count a five piece in your face
I'm counting a five thousand dollar wad of cash in front of you to show off my wealth and success.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: ulysses bonneau
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