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)
See Me Bleed
F-Minus Lyrics
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The lyrics of F-Minus's song "See Me Bleed" are dark and intense, dealing with themes of violence, betrayal, and apathy. The opening lines, "Who could see how, you'd do this. Blade through the flesh, to beat us. Start with the wrist, and finish. Who could see how?" suggest that someone has inflicted harm on the singer, using a blade to cause physical pain. The violence is unexpected and leaves the singer questioning how anyone could do such a thing.
The following lines, "You don't give a fuck about me. Cut off my hands now you can see me bleed," hint at a deeper betrayal - the perpetrator is someone who the singer trusted, someone who was close to them but who no longer cares about their well-being. By cutting off the singer's hands, the perpetrator has taken away their ability to defend themselves or fight back, leaving them vulnerable and exposed.
The chorus, "No silence now, you did it. Just for the money, and jewelry. Reap agony, feel terrine. No silence now. You don't give a fuck about me. Cut off my hands now you can see me bleed," drives home the sense of loss and pain. The perpetrator has committed an act of violence for material gain, showing a callous disregard for the singer. The resulting agony and terror are palpable, and the singer is left with no choice but to bleed and suffer in silence.
Overall, the lyrics of "See Me Bleed" are a powerful commentary on the ways in which we can inflict harm on those closest to us, often for reasons that are ultimately meaningless. The song is a warning against apathy and a call to pay attention to the ways in which we treat others, as well as a reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Who could see how, you'd do this.
The singer is surprised that someone would harm them in such a way.
blade through the flesh, to beat us.
The perpetrator used a sharp object to physically hurt the singer and possibly others.
start with the wrist, and finish.
The attack began by targeting the wrist and continued until it was finished.
who could see how? you don't give a fuck about me.
The artist questions how the perpetrator could commit such an act and implies that they do not care about the artist's well-being.
cut off my hands now you can see me bleed.
The perpetrator's violent action has caused the artist to bleed profusely.
no silence now, you did it.
The perpetrator can no longer deny that they committed the violent act.
just for the money, and jewelry.
The perpetrator may have committed the violent act for material gain.
reap agony, feel terrine.
The perpetrator is now experiencing the pain and consequences of their actions.
no silence now. you don't give a fuck about me.
The artist repeats that the perpetrator does not care about them and can no longer hide their actions.
cut off my hands now you can see me bleed.
The violent act continues to cause the artist physical pain and the perpetrator is responsible for it.
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