Following their 2000 EP Sin, Sorrow and Sadness, their debut full-length album Too Bad You're Beautiful was released on Ferret Records in August 2001. The unique blend of melodic hardcore and innovative vocals executed on this album quickly made the band an underground success.
The bands second album The Fiction We Live, was released in September 2003 and was the first to be released on Vagrant Records. Although the album retained the intricate dual vocal style that earned the group success in the first place, the overall sound became more melodic than its predecessor, featuring a larger focus on Fran Mark's singing presence. Following the albums release, the band made videos for 'The After Dinner Payback' which featured on the 'Freddy vs Jason' soundtrack, and also 'Lilacs and Lolita' and 'Milligram Smile'. The album also marked the final appearances of guitarist Scott Gross and bassist Mike Pilato.
Featuring a new lineup of Benjamin Perri (vocals), Brian Deneeve (guitar, piano, backing vocals) and Francis Mark (drums, vocals) alongside new members Jon Cox (guitar) and Josh Newton (bass, backing vocals), Abandon Your Friends was released on Vagrant in August 2005. Due to problems with vocalist Ben and his contributions to the band, the album featured an increased focus on drummer/vocalist Fran Mark, and an overall lighter approach, marking a slight departure from the traditional FATA sound. The band made a video for 'Where Do You Draw The Line' to promote the release, but the album was not well received.
Vocalist Ben Perri left the band according to a MySpace blog posted on December 5th, 2006. However, the band continued without him, with Fran Mark on full vocal duties. Jon Cox (guitar) also left the band sometime before recording sessions in November 2006, leaving a lineup of Fran Mark (vocals and drums), Brian Deneeve (guitars) and Josh Newton (bass) to record the next album as a three piece. However, for live purposes, Fran chose to front the band. The limited edition EP These Speakers Don't Always Tell The Truth was released as a Hot Topic exclusive on March 13th, 2007, featuring 2 tracks from the brand new album, Holding A Wolf By The Ears, which itself was released on April 10th, 2007 to relatively high critical acclaim.
Ex bassist Mike Pilato returned to the live band replacing Josh Newton following the release of Holding A Wolf By The Ears, performing alongside new members Rob Lauritson and Jeff Gretz on their final tours.
FATA's final line up was;
Francis Mark - Lead Vocals
Brian Deneeve - Guitar & Vocals
Mike Pilato - Bass
Rob Lauritson - Guitar
Jeff Gretz - Drums & Vocals
On June 9th, 2008 the band confirmed they had broken up during promotion for their live CD 'Live at Looney Tunes'.
Francis and Rob are working on a new band called Warship
Brian's new band is called Summer Law
Jeff's doing lots of things.
From Autumn To Ashes sadly split up in 2008.
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Cherry Kiss
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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Do you defy this?
Could you and your swollen ego fit into my master plan for failure?
I take the shame to heart and lock it away in a place that's sees not the light of day
I will use it when I see your face again
(your head in your hands and this is my cue,
If three words could heal you I would only speak two,
Your eyelids grow heavy and this is my cue,
How could you think after all you put me through
And all you put on my shoulders that I would answer your cries for help?
(How could you think after all you put me through
And all you put on my shoulders that I would answer your cry for help?)
Unleash the rage built up (in my throat)
Show how you hurt me and hopefully you see
You have the power to destroy my will to live
From Autumn To Ashes's song Cherry Kiss is a story of heartbreak and betrayal. The first few lines "Creation imperfect, do you defy this?" questions the imperfections of creation, possibly alluding to the belief in a higher power or the questioning of life itself. The second line "Could you and your swollen ego fit into my master plan for failure?" shows a tone of bitterness towards the wrong doer in the story, highlighting their ego and self-centeredness. The singer then admits to taking the shame to heart and locking it away, indicating that they have kept their hurt feelings to themselves instead of confronting the wrong doer.
The powerful lines "I will use it when I see your face again, your head in your hands and this is my cue, if three words could heal you I would only speak two, your eyelids grow heavy and this is my cue, if three words could heal you I'd only speak two" reveals a complex range of emotions. The singer is preparing for the confrontation with the wrong doer and is cryptically stating that if something could be done to heal the pain between them, they themselves would only speak two words to do so. This can be interpreted as either a sign of forgiveness or a warning of revenge.
The chorus goes on to question how the wrong doer could expect help or sympathy after having caused so much pain and hurt in the past. The verse "Unleash the rage built up (in my throat) Show how you hurt me and hopefully you see You have the power to destroy my will to live" highlights the emotions pent up inside the singer and how it may lead them to the point of despair. Overall, the lyrics of Cherry Kiss portrays a powerful image of the complexities of human relationships and how deeply they can impact someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Creation imperfect
The idea of creating something perfect is flawed as nothing in this world can be perfect.
Do you defy this?
Do you disagree with my statement on the imperfection of creation?
Could you and your swollen ego fit into my master plan for failure?
I doubt if your overconfidence and ego would help or fit into my plans of causing failure.
I take the shame to heart and lock it away in a place that's sees not the light of day
I accept the humiliation and store it in a hidden place where no one can see or detect it.
I will use it when I see your face again
I will bring up the memory of this humiliation when I see you again.
(your head in your hands and this is my cue,
When you're feeling ashamed (as shown by your head in your hands), it's my cue to speak.
If three words could heal you I would only speak two,
Even though you may need comforting words, I would still not speak all three words necessary to heal you.
Your eyelids grow heavy and this is my cue,
When you're feeling tired, it's my cue to speak.
If three words could heal you I'd only speak two)
Even though you may need comforting words, I would still not speak all three words necessary to heal you.
How could you think after all you put me through
After all the hardships and struggles you put me through, how could you expect me to help you?
And all you put on my shoulders that I would answer your cries for help?
How could you think that I would be able to help you after you made me bear your burdens and responsibilities?
Unleash the rage built up (in my throat)
I will let out the anger that's been building up inside me.
Show how you hurt me and hopefully you see
I will demonstrate how you have caused me pain and hopefully you will see.
You have the power to destroy my will to live
Your actions and words have the power to make me lose the will to live.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Perri, Brian Deneeve, Francis Mark, Mike Pilato, Scott Gross
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