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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I'm The Best At Ruining My Life
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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I've left it on the doorknob, could you please just not disturb
On days like this we find it so hard to push ourselves up and out of bed
When nothing falls in favor of
I have so many things I would like to explain to you
But I don't know just how to communicate
I can't take this body shaking
Dress and we'll begin
So now I've blown it once again,
this would have been the last offense and
You should have been here months ago with open arms and honest face
address full doubt you've ever felt frustration well I'm choking on it now
And it's the hardest thing for me to shake
Is it because of this vacancy that you swear never to believe?
Honestly honest me, with a look that's so deceiving
I'll bite, chew, swallow, and digest the hands that feed me
With a bayonet for a tongue,
Swallow words inadvertently,
And to the organ flame I'll maintain a close adjacency
I have so many themes; I would love to explain to you
Farewell to all the days you were, within my reach,
and as of right now everything is making perfect sense
The lyrics to From Autumn To Ashes's song "I'm The Best at Ruining My Life" explore a theme of self-sabotage and the struggles that come with trying to communicate with others. The singer describes having boarded up the windows and left a "do not disturb" sign on the door, indicating a desire to shut out the world and avoid confrontation. They express frustration with their inability to communicate effectively, saying, "I have so many things I would like to explain to you / But I don't know just how to communicate."
The singer also grapples with feelings of anxiety and physical discomfort, saying "I can't take this body shaking / Dress and we'll begin." They seem to be experiencing a sense of vacancy or emptiness, which they suggest may be the reason why others don't believe them. The line "Nights can be so violent when beds become vacant" suggests a feeling of loneliness or abandonment.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of resignation or defeat. They say "I've blown it once again / This would have been the last offense," indicating a pattern of self-destruction. They also bid farewell to "all the days you were, within my reach," suggesting a sense of loss and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
I've boarded up the windows to keep the morning from intrusion
I don't want to face a new day and the windows represent a barrier to block out the outside world
I've left it on the doorknob, could you please just not disturb
I am asking for privacy and isolation from everyone else
On days like this we find it so hard to push ourselves up and out of bed
Depression and anxiety can make it feel impossible to get out of bed
When nothing falls in favor of
Everything feels like it's going wrong and nothing is working out
I have so many things I would like to explain to you
I have a lot on my mind and I want to express myself
But I don't know just how to communicate
I am struggling to find the right words and expressing myself feels difficult
I can't take this body shaking
My anxiety and stress are causing me to physically shake
Dress and we'll begin
Changing clothes can help me mentally move on from a bad day or situation
Nights can be so violent when beds become vacant
Being alone at night can make me feel vulnerable and scared
So now I've blown it once again,
I feel like I have failed and made a mistake yet again
this would have been the last offense and
I thought I would finally make a positive change, but I didn't
You should have been here months ago with open arms and honest face
I wish someone would have been there for me when I needed them
address full doubt you've ever felt frustration well I'm choking on it now
I am feeling so frustrated and overwhelmed that I can barely breathe
And it's the hardest thing for me to shake
This feeling of despair and hopelessness is difficult to overcome
Is it because of this vacancy that you swear never to believe?
My struggles and problems might make others doubt me or lose faith in me
Honestly honest me, with a look that's so deceiving
I want to be truthful, but my emotions and actions may not reflect my words
I'll bite, chew, swallow, and digest the hands that feed me
I may not handle help or support in a healthy way and could push people away
With a bayonet for a tongue,
My words may be sharp and hurtful even when I don't mean them to be
Swallow words inadvertently,
I may keep things inside and not express myself even when I need to
And to the organ flame I'll maintain a close adjacency
I am keeping my emotions close to a source of pain and hurt, which may not be healthy
I have so many themes; I would love to explain to you
There are many underlying issues and problems that I want to talk about
Farewell to all the days you were, within my reach,
My past has changed, and things that used to be available aren't anymore
and as of right now everything is making perfect sense
I feel like I have a handle on things and understand my emotions better
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Perri, Brian Deneeve, Francis Mark, Mike Pilato, Scott Gross
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