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.
East Coast Independent artikel about their breakup.
Check out the official page official site or the official MySpace for more info.
Eulogy for an Angel
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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Some without warning, while others die by design
Under watchful eyes, we tread on evil ground,
with jaded eyes around us each step is scrutinized
(in the pouring rain, we speed this car, i try so hard,
wish i was more prepared for this time, you shouldn't have passed before me)
In this life we lead, a choice will be made
Where we go from here, when our time is done
May they lead you home to where you'll live in peace?
You take without warning
(i'll shut myself up and black out the windows)
As we sit and wait
(its best to consider me dead as well)
Breath in take a life
(i'm hoping in time i'll get over)
Breath out, cleanse your soul
(i might be fine when i get older..no way)
You took her life
I gave you mine, to ease the pain of my soul, to show you how much she's meant to me
I will fight for our lives and take them to our graves
In a world of despair, our lives will end
Some with out warning, while others die by design
Under watchful eyes we tread on evil ground,
with jaded eyes around us, each step is scrutinized
I will defy you
The evil from above
Open my mind
Let you in
I will not forgive the sins you made
You took her life from me.
The lyrics of "Eulogy for an Angel" by From Autumn To Ashes present the theme of mortality and the inevitability of death. The opening lines, "In a world of despair, our lives will end/ Some without warning, while others die by design" set the tone, as the singer attempts to come to grips with the fragility of life. The subsequent lines describe a sense of vulnerability as the singer acknowledges that life is constantly under scrutiny, perhaps alluding to the idea that one may never truly know when they will die. The use of rain, frequently symbolizing sadness and despair, as well as the mention of an unpreparedness for the singer's current situation may indicate the suddenness of a loved one's passing, compounding the grief felt by the singer.
The chorus provides a sense of hope and resignation as the singer contemplates the afterlife: "Where we go from here, when our time is done/ At the gates of heavan, angels stare at us/ May they lead you home to where you'll live in peace?" The song deals with heavy themes, and the singer's mixed feelings towards death are present. The idea of death being both a peaceful release and a violent taking away that is fiercely resisted is evident in lines like "I will not forgive the sins you made/ You took her life from me."
In conclusion, "Eulogy for an Angel" encapsulates the pain and confusion that comes with the loss of a loved one, as well as the inevitability of death that is part of life. The singer's feelings of anger, defeat, sadness, and hope are all present in the lyrics, making for a deeply emotional song.
Line by Line Meaning
In a world of despair, our lives will end
Life is uncertain and inevitably ends in despair.
Some without warning, while others die by design
Death is unpredictable, but can also be caused intentionally.
Under watchful eyes, we tread on evil ground, with jaded eyes around us each step is scrutinized
We live in a world where our actions are constantly judged by cynical and suspicious others.
In this life we lead, a choice will be made, where we go from here, when our time is done
We have control over the life we lead and the path we take after death.
At the gates of heavan, angels stare at us, may they lead you home to where you'll live in peace?
After death, our fate is determined by heavenly beings who may guide us to a peaceful afterlife.
You take without warning
Death can happen at any time and without notice.
As we sit and wait
We are powerless and must wait for death to come.
Breath in take a life
Death is a natural part of life and something we all must face.
Breath out, cleanse your soul
Death can bring a sense of purification or release from the struggles of life.
You took her life
The loss of a loved one to death can cause immense pain and grief.
I gave you mine, to ease the pain of my soul, to show you how much she's meant to me
Some may make sacrifices or acts of love in order to cope with the loss of a loved one.
I will fight for our lives and take them to our graves
Some may battle death or illness in order to prolong their time with loved ones.
I will defy you, the evil from above, open my mind, let you in
One may challenge death or higher powers in order to seek understanding or acceptance of their fate.
I will not forgive the sins you made, you took her life from me
The loss of a loved one can lead to feelings of anger or resentment towards death or those responsible for it.
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@glowyrm
Hell no, they played it EVERY TIME I saw them live on Long Island (where they are from).
The place would go fucking ballistic, at THE DOWNTOWN BABY, LI REPRESENT THE DOWNTOWN!
They closed with this or short stories, either way it was towards the end because it destroyed the world, every person on stage with them singing.
Fuck I miss gigs in the 2000-2005-ish range.
FUCKING UNDEROATH BEFORE CHANGING TIMES WAS RELEASED!!! Shit was amazing, they played in some big garage on a stage that was 5 inches off the ground.......
Sorry, I'm remembering high school and getting ranty/nostalgic.
@corydeceased
This 1 was my gd JAM! & the lyrics still hit my feels. Hell even my mostly Hip Hop fan brother loved this 1
@StaveBrentski
Music stops then drummer hits the bell on the ride!!! Epic!!!!!!
@marypm327
I loved seeing them in long island back 01
@eKriZZLe
The best live song perhaps in the history of rocking the fuck out. You get the rock out part, the fist-pump part, the breather to yell the drummer's awesome lyrics, then back to rocking the fuck out and fist-pumping. I always enjoyed this song the most.
@Blazinnn89
My favorite post hardcore album of all time.
@religionkillsme
Man looked for a long time for this awesome man
@foxmulder4423
You sir, restored faith in the internet for me. wish there would be more people thinking like you.
@ianw5663
This album will always be associated with being 14-15. It's not the most emotionally mature or the most technically proficient - but's it's earnest, sincere, and angsty in all the right ways. I remember writing down the lyrics from the Internet (darklyrics.com, I do believe) and memorizing most of the songs on Too Bad You're Beautiful.
So 14 years later, I'm sitting at my desk and 'I will defy you! The evil from above!' pops into my head. FATA (well, the first two records) hold up pretty well over a decade later.
@fatshadow10
i saw this live at lupos 11/10/02 with Thursday, sounded EXACTLY like this, sickest show ever
@irreverentgamer
Wow, this is the song that got me into them