The band formed when vocalist Chris Volz answered an ad in a local paper placed by guitarist Jason Daunt, looking for a singer for an alternative/industrial band. The band's rhythm section progressed through several line-ups but solidified with the addition of bassist Ryan Jurhs in 1996. That same year the band recorded their first independent record American Arrogance.
Because they were low on money, the band ordered everything they needed to record from the Musician's Friend catalog, then returned it using the 30-day return policy. Their album gave them the opportunity to open for acts including Fear Factory and Econoline Crush. A local radio station, The Fox, broadcast the songs from Flaw's indie disc, giving them further notoriety.
Two more independent records, 1998's self titled album Flaw and 2000's Drama were later produced.
Flaw signed to Universal/Republic Records in 2000, and proceeded to release their debut album, Through the Eyes in 2001. The album eventually topped the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, due to moderate rotation of their music videos "Payback" and "Whole" on MTV2 and rock radio stations. In 2002, the band played at Ozzfest.
In 2004, after three years without releasing a new album, Flaw returned to the studio to begin recording their second studio album, Endangered Species. The band had parted ways with guitarist Jason Daunt and drummer Chris Ballinger and added Micah Havertape as their new drummer. The only single released from Endangered Species was "Recognize" and it received little amount of radio play. A music video was supposed to be filmed for the single but it never happened.
Endangered Species debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200, selling 27,527[citation needed] copies in its first week.
Flaw was dropped by their label Universal Records in late 2004 and eventually broke up. The band's final days left many people angry. The band had scheduled a few shows within their surrounding states, and when the break-up news began to circulate, no one from the band stepped forward to confirm or deny it. Some reportedly drove hundreds of miles to see the shows only to be told by club managers that the band unexpectedly canceled without notice. The group's website had, at the time, still displayed a notice which read "Flaw is still playing".
After Flaw broke up, Chris Volz eventually started up an entirely new band with drummer Ivan Arnold who had played with Flaw from 1998 to 2000. The new band, Five Bolt Main, signed with Rock Ridge Records and released a studio album and a live album before disbanding.
After leaving Flaw, Jason Daunt played in another Louisville band called Into Another, as well as going back to school for a law degree. Chris Ballinger played in a few bands and Lance Arny began playing guitar for a band called Nailgun Strategy in Louisville.
Micah Havertape went on to play with Black Market Hero alongside past 40 Below Summer members. Ryan Jurhs was also temporarily played them as well.
In 2006, Flaw reunited with four of the founding members: Chris Volz, Jason Daunt, Lance Arny, and Chris Ballinger. The band recruited bassist Alex Cando, formerly of Five.Bolt.Main, on bass. On March 11, 2007, at Headliner's Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, the band played its first show since their breakup, sharing the stage with Powerman 5000 before heading out on their own reunion tour with Arny's other band, Nailgun Strategy. On this tour, Flaw announced that they hoped to release an album in 2007 and were trying to find the right record company to sign with. Neither of those things ultimately happened that year.
The band went on to have numerous line-up changes and internal problems throughout 2007 and 2008. Daunt was only been able to make a couple of the shows due to his work as a full-time lawyer. For all the shows Daunt was unable to make, Andy Russ from Arny's other band, Nailgun Strategy, performed in Daunt's place. Eventually, Daunt left the band and was replaced full-time by Russ. Alex Cando also left, and was replaced by past member Ryan Juhrs.
Internal strife continued, with Volz and Daunt leaving to form a new band called Foundation. At this point the other three members of Flaw. Ballinger, Arny, and Juhrs, tried to carry on as Flaw, but Daunt and Volz reclaimed the name Flaw and applied it to their new band.
In December 2008 a MySpace bulletin was posted by Flaw stating that all future concert dates had been canceled due to conflicts between Volz and current members of the band.
However, in 2009, the band later came forward claiming that former "hired guns" in Flaw hacked the official MySpace and wrote this false information. They revealed that they were still working on a new album, and had a new drummer Sean Rued. Their third album, Home Grown Studio Sessions was later independently released for digital download via the website DiGiSTATION on November 16. 2009, and at all concerts since its release.
The band continued to tour into 2010, with Chris Marple filling in on bass until Ryan Jurhs could return due to work/scheduling conflict. However, in early july of 2010, signs of internal problems arose with Russ leaving for "health and personal reasons". In Mid July of 2010 Arny once again brought Chris Marple (Caldera & Kentucky Death Wish) back into the picture. This time Marple would be playing guitar, along with Arny, Jurhs, Volz & Rued to complete the full line up once again.
Flaw tour dates were scheduled immediately & posted from July through October of 2010. During the course of each run, these tours were with TANTRIC/BURN HALO/SATURATE. Unfortunately, somewhere during the course of these 3 tours, there was animosity between certain members & Flaw canceled all remaining tour dates with no explanation, on November 2, 2010.
Members
Current members
Chris Volz - vocals (1995–2004, 2006–present)
Lance Arny - guitar (1998–2004, 2006–2007, 2008–present)
Chris Marple - guitar (2010–present)
Ryan Jurhs - bass, backing vocals (1995–2004, 2008–present)
Sean Rued - drums (2009–present)
Former members
Jason Daunt - guitar (1995–2002, 2006–2008)
Ivan Arnold - drums (1995–1998)
Nick Haupt - drums (1998)
Dave Wathen - drums (1998–99)
Chris Ballinger - drums (1999–2003, 2006–2007)
Micah Havertape - drums (2003–2004)
Alex Cando - bass (2006–2007)
Nathan McDaniel - guitar (2007–2008)
Tyler Mathews - bass (2007–2008)
Terry Harper - drums (2008–2009)
Andy Russ - guitar (2008–2010)
Out of Whack
Flaw Lyrics
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Maybe nobody answered your questions why
Simple revelations they come in time
Those liars told us things would all be fine
Born out of whack give him something possible
You thought it would've mattered
Not likely to change things we've come too far
But it's an easy decision banished so far
You're not as civil as you think you are
You say we're all born out of whack
Well don't act so surprised how there's been
A lot going on
Since you realized that we're all just kids trying
To get along
So answer one thing
Are you gonna stay inside. are you gonna stay
Inside of our minds?
Are we all born wrong?
In Flaw's song "Out of Whack," the lyrics address the confusing and deceptive messages that we receive in life. The song explores the idea that perhaps no one ever tells us the truth about life and that we have to discover it for ourselves. The line "Simple revelations they come in time" suggests that eventually, we all come to understand the complexities and illusions of life.
The song also touches on issues of injustice and corruption, particularly within the prison system. The line "Where innocent young kids are put behind bars" highlights the harsh reality of our society, where underage offenders are often punished far too severely.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, as it challenges the notion of being born "out of whack." The lyrics suggest that perhaps we are all just trying to figure things out and get along in a world that doesn't always make sense. Overall, the song speaks to the struggles of growing up and navigating the complexities of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe nobody told you about this life
Perhaps no one has ever warned you about the harsh realities of life and its struggles.
Maybe nobody answered your questions why
You may have always been curious about life and its purpose, but nobody ever answered your questions.
Simple revelations they come in time
The profound truths of life are often discovered over a period and with experiences that come with the passage of time.
Those liars told us things would all be fine
Many people deceive us into thinking that everything in life will be alright and turn out positively.
Born out of whack give him something possible
As humans, we are all flawed and may seem like we do not fit in well with our surroundings. However, we need to give ourselves some hope that we can achieve something worthwhile.
You thought it would've mattered
You believed that your efforts to change the world would have an impact on society and make things better.
Not likely to change things we've come too far
It is unlikely that the world would change its ways, considering how deep-rooted the issues have become.
Where innocent young kids are put behind bars
Many young and innocent children are trapped behind bars and treated unfairly despite their innocence.
But it's an easy decision banished so far
The decision to ignore the pain and suffering around us is an effortless one, and we often distance ourselves from harsh realities.
You're not as civil as you think you are
In times of adversity or struggle, our true selves emerge, and we may not always be as kind and civil as we imagine ourselves to be.
You say we're all born out of whack
The singers remind us that we all have flaws and may not fit in with society's expectations, but we need to find a way to accept and improve ourselves continually.
Well don't act so surprised how there's been
Do not act astonished when you observe that the world is often chaotic and unpredictable.
A lot going on
A lot of things happen in the world every day, and it can be overwhelming and challenging at times.
Since you realized that we're all just kids trying
The singers suggest that irrespective of our age, we are all still trying to figure out our place in the world and how to navigate life's challenges.
To get along
We need to learn how to coexist peacefully and work towards common goals for everyone's benefit.
So answer one thing
The artists ask a rhetorical question, asking listeners to ponder about life's meaning and purpose.
Are you gonna stay inside. are you gonna stay
The artists challenge listeners to decide how they will respond to the world's problems - whether they will remain indifferent or take action to solve them.
Inside of our minds?
The phrase 'inside of our minds' suggests that the decision to act or remain passive lies within the individual's thoughts and state of mind.
Are we all born wrong?
The question 'Are we all born wrong?' is a metaphorical way of asking if inherent human flaws mean we are inherently not perfect.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS VOLZ, CHRISTOPHER BALLINGER, JASON DAUNT, LANCE ARNY, RYAN JURHS
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El Gerardo Edwardio
Such an underrated band. This song blows away heaps of other shit they're trying to play on rock stations presently. No flaws here.
Keith Carrig
I love flaw but they'd b much more successful if the singer wasn't such a prick and I saw it 1st hand. We thru in some cash acouple yrs ago for the band to get a new bus($700)and they'd come to the house and play an acoustic show for us and they came but they go thru different members of the band so much that when they came to the house 2 of the guys were basically brand new and when they get to the house Chris says we got 3 songs and kinda laughed it off but he wasn't bullshittin they could only play a few songs so while it was a cool experience it really wasn't worth it to only here a few songs and I can go on and on about things that happened that night that rubbed me the wrong way and it was specifically Chris cause everyone else did there best to make the experience worth it for us
bTrue387
sevendust and flaw. Two most underrated bands of ALL TIME. Seen them both live and its truly amazing!
El Gerardo Edwardio
Flaw's best song in my opinion, I have listened to this on repeat several times.
Walking With Bliss
Yes!!
AmSheagar
One of the most played albums of my youth and memorable to this very day. ♥️ Nothing like it. Flaw through the eyes.
ryanexsus
This one of my favorite songs of this era right here.
Hernán Vásquez
Tremendous song!
i may look human but am i
2019 >\m/ this song is AMAZING!!!!
Athathoth01
2021 and it's still amazing.