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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Love It or Left It
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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These are the keys, these are the keys
To a pulse that I've been monitoring
She loves to dream, she loves to dream
But dreamers chase and never obtain
(Victory)
A victory, a victory
Learn to run, learn to run
I'll never be right for anyone
The more it gets suggested
The more I'm uninterested
Strength for now, nothing later
Love it or leave it, hated and left it
I'm trying to outgrow that phase
Drifting further away from
My element, my element, my element
([Incomprehensible])
These are the keys, these are the keys
To open minds and to empathy
She loves to dream, she loves to dream
It's better then her reality
(Victory)
A victory, a victory
I'm not as old as I used to be
I will not run, today's the day
The wheels are back on the motor arcade
The more it gets suggested
The more I'm uninterested
Strength for now, nothing later
Love it or leave it, hated and left it
I'm trying to outgrow that phase
All of my ammunition
Is for the wrong weapon
I've got the worst intention
No question, no question
Just keep it inoffensive
General admission
Right when you feel protected
I'll make you regret it
Love it or leave it, hated and left it
I'm trying to outgrow that phase
Love it or leave it, hated and left it
I'm trying to outgrow that phase
Just let me, just let me
Just let me out of this
Just let me, just let me
Just let me out of this
The lyrics of "Love It or Left It" are focused on the theme of self-growth and the challenge of outgrowing past phases or habits. The song is suggesting that we have two options when it comes to old patterns or relationships that no longer serve us: to either love it and stay, or leave it and move forward. The first verse indicates a sense of struggle with chasing dreams that seem unattainable. The second verse suggests a willingness to break out of old habits and embrace change.
The lines "The more it gets suggested, the more I'm uninterested" are repeated twice in the chorus, emphasizing the idea that when we hear the same old suggestions or advice over and over again, we tend to lose interest and motivation. The lyrics also suggest a level of defiance, declaring that "All of my ammunition is for the wrong weapon, I've got the worst intention, no question, no question". The singer seems to be ready to rebel against any attempts to control or manipulate them.
Overall, the message of the song is empowering and encourages listeners to break free from stagnation and embrace progress. The chorus repeats the phrase "Love it or leave it, hated and left it, I'm trying to outgrow that phase" as a declaration of intent to move forward and embrace change.
Line by Line Meaning
([Incomprehensible])
The first line is unintelligible, meaning the words spoken or sung are unclear
These are the keys, these are the keys
To a pulse that I've been monitoring
The singer has the keys to someone's emotions and has been closely watching and monitoring them
She loves to dream, she loves to dream
But dreamers chase and never obtain
The person being described loves to dream about things but is never able to achieve them, similar to how some dreamers never actualize their dreams
A victory, a victory
A vicious hand on a violent streak
The artist has experienced a victory or success, but there may have been negative or aggressive traits present that led to the win
Learn to run, learn to run
I'll never be right for anyone
The artist realizes that they are unable to please or fulfill others' needs and suggests that those people should move on
The more it gets suggested
The more I'm uninterested
Strength for now, nothing later
The singer becomes more disinterested or apathetic the more someone suggests something to them, and they are only able to keep up a facade of strength temporarily
Love it or leave it, hated and left it
I'm trying to outgrow that phase
The singer is trying to move on from a time when they either loved something or left it behind, and people around them did the same. They hope to mature beyond that phase.
Drifting further away from
My element, my element, my element
The artist is moving further away from the place or things that make them feel at home or comfortable
These are the keys, these are the keys
To open minds and to empathy
The artist has the ability to help people be more open-minded and empathetic if they use the metaphorical keys they possess
It's better then her reality
A victory, a victory
I'm not as old as I used to be
The person being described prefers their dreams to their reality, and the artist has achieved another victory while acknowledging they are not as young as they used to be
I will not run, today's the day
The wheels are back on the motor arcade
The singer has decided not to run away and face their problems head-on. The motor arcade is a metaphor for life, and the wheels are back on it, meaning it's able to function properly again.
All of my ammunition
Is for the wrong weapon
I've got the worst intention
No question, no question
The artist has the tools to fight but they're not effective or useful for the situation, and they have negative intentions with no doubt about them
Just keep it inoffensive
General admission
Right when you feel protected
I'll make you regret it
The singer advises someone to keep things calm and non-offensive on a general level, but warns that they plan to cause that person harm right after they let their guard down.
Just let me, just let me
Just let me out of this
The singer is desperate to escape their current situation
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