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.
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Every Reason To
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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The final chapter
The last scene
Ending what is here and what is now
And all there is to come.
No hope for tomorrow, for today.
Through all this talk, on how numb.
There's one just out of reach.
Shake downs like these get old,
So now I take my heart in hand,
Bleach out the shades of detriment,
Branded with names that I resent,
Worship on your knees again
Wear it upon my sleeve the end
Ending what is here and what is now
And all there is to come.
No hope for tomorrow, for today
Through all this talk, on how numb.
There's one just out of reach.
On how numb, and you bet it shows, you bet it shows
Shake downs like these get old,
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
In your eyes I can see
Tomorrow out of reach.
This is detachment
In your eyes I can see
Tomorrow beyond me
The lyrics of "Every Reason To" by From Autumn To Ashes speak about ending something - perhaps a relationship or a situation in life - and feeling numb about it. The singer has been thinking about how it will finally end and imagining what the last scene will be like. There seems to be no hope for tomorrow and the talk about feeling numb is ongoing, suggesting that this detachment has been felt for a long time. Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope that is just out of reach. The singer is tired of these "shake downs" and decides to take control by "taking my heart in hand" and "bleaching out the shades of detriment". There is a sense of resentfulness towards those who have brought about this situation and caused harm, which is alluded to by the line "branded with names that I resent".
The chorus repeats the lines "There's one just out of reach," and "On how numb, and you bet it shows, you bet it shows" to emphasize the feeling of being so close yet so far from finding that hope. The final lines "In your eyes I can see/Tomorrow beyond me" suggest that the singer is realizing that perhaps this detachment is not just in their mind, but also in the perception of others around them.
Overall, "Every Reason To" is a thought-provoking reflection on the process of detaching oneself from a situation and feeling numb as a result. It highlights the struggle of wanting hope and being unable to reach it, while also acknowledging the need to take control and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought about the end today
I contemplated the conclusion of everything today.
The final chapter
The conclusive period of all events.
The last scene
The final event's view before the conclusion.
Ending what is here and what is now
Terminating the situation we are currently facing.
And all there is to come.
Also bringing an end to what might be.
No hope for tomorrow, for today.
Feeling defeated for today and not believing in a better tomorrow.
Through all this talk, on how numb.
Despite conversation around numbing emotions we feel.
There's one just out of reach.
An unreachable feeling still exists despite numbness.
On how numb, and you bet it shows, you bet it shows
Even though we feel numb, it's obvious to others.
Shake downs like these get old,
The constant struggles are wearing us down.
So now I take my heart in hand,
I'm taking control of my emotions now.
Bleach out the shades of detriment,
Removing the negative effects staining my life.
Branded with names that I resent,
Carrying titles that I disdain.
Worship on your knees again
Returning to faith once more.
Wear it upon my sleeve the end
Willing to display the conclusion openly.
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
It's apparent to others.
In your eyes I can see
I notice the expression on your face.
Tomorrow out of reach.
A hopeful future feels impossible.
This is detachment
This is being emotionally unattached.
In your eyes I can see
I perceive what you're feeling through your eyes.
Tomorrow beyond me
The future is not within my control.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Perri, Brian Deneeve, Francis Mark, Mike Pilato, Scott Gross
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mmoviefan7
I thought about the end today
The final chapter
The last scene
Ending what is here and what is now
And all there is to come
No hope for tomorrow, for today
Through all this talk, on how numb
There's one just out of reach on how numb
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
Shake downs like these get old
So now I take my heart in hand
Bleach out the shades of detriment
Branded with names that I resent
Worship on your knees again
Wear it upon my sleeve the end
Ending what is here and what is now
And all there is to come
No Hope for tomorrow for today
Through all this talk, on how numb
There's one just out of reach on how numb
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
Shake downs like these get old
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
In your eyes I can see
Tomorrow out of reach
This is detachment
In your eyes I can see
Tomorrow beyond me
mmoviefan7
I thought about the end today
The final chapter
The last scene
Ending what is here and what is now
And all there is to come
No hope for tomorrow, for today
Through all this talk, on how numb
There's one just out of reach on how numb
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
Shake downs like these get old
So now I take my heart in hand
Bleach out the shades of detriment
Branded with names that I resent
Worship on your knees again
Wear it upon my sleeve the end
Ending what is here and what is now
And all there is to come
No Hope for tomorrow for today
Through all this talk, on how numb
There's one just out of reach on how numb
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
Shake downs like these get old
And you bet it shows, you bet it shows
In your eyes I can see
Tomorrow out of reach
This is detachment
In your eyes I can see
Tomorrow beyond me
Clay Wakefield
best mix quality of ALL TIME
Zach Sutter
best song by FATA!! You bet it shows!!!
xdefxrowx
Can we just talk about the screaming and singing/talking in unison. Brings me back to almost 20 years ago.
mmoviefan7
it's so fucking good, the intro, the intensity, the lyrics. I thought about the end today
The final chapter
The last scene
Steven Diaz
Takes me back to my.middle school days
Renaldo Matadeen
2019 and dis still rips
Heitor
@Rodrigo Pinto Agora que eu percebi que você é Brasileiro também, não conheço ninguém daqui que conheça essa banda também...
Heitor
@Rodrigo Pinto RIGHT! I'm still here
Rodrigo Pinto
you mean 2020! :D