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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Take Her to the Music Store
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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Blackened unseen heart tears a virgins godlike innocence from its pristine palace
Paint sarcastic smiles upon new wounds
Tears of misery stain scar filled minds
Hatred new like tomorrow flows from bitter memories
Purity now embraced by sinful ideals why
Lifeless tomb rests weary with prowling peering eyes
Silence falls upon deaf ears covered by night
Biting tongues of lead at unfit moments
Screaming disbelief with no faith in site
(and her disgust has no borders, no limits to strive for, she bends and breaks to the rules set by the weak)
She's finally seen she's a beautiful girl with a smile so grand she could stop the world
Stolen her skin he sews her mouth shut, means nothing to him, her screams just die out
As she cries out here voice dies out
As she cries out her voice dies out
Love once inside her heart, lay in my hands
Was it asked for?
Was it implied?
What could have been done?
Inside her mind dies.
The song "Take Her to the Music Store" by From Autumn to Ashes is a dark and introspective look at the loss of innocence and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics are filled with vivid and emotional language that paints an eerie and haunting picture of the singer's experiences.
The opening lines describe a bleak and sorrowful scene, with the grey skies bleeding somber dreams of sorrow. The blackened unseen heart tears away a virgin's innocent beliefs, leaving her vulnerable and exposed. The pain is heightened by the sarcastic smiles painted upon new wounds and the tears of misery that stain scar-filled minds. The memories of the past flow into the present, bringing with them bitter hatred and the embrace of sinful ideals.
The second half of the song shifts focus to the titular "Her." The singer describes her as a beautiful girl with a smile so grand it could stop the world. But her beauty draws unwanted attention, and she is taken advantage of and silenced. The final lines are filled with heartbreak, wondering if anything could have been done to prevent her pain and acknowledging that her once-joyful heart is now dead inside.
Overall, the song is a powerful and devastating exploration of trauma, loss, and the ways in which our experiences shape us.
Line by Line Meaning
Emotionless grey skies bleed somber dreams of sorrow
The gloomy, dull sky reflects a somber and sad tone that permeates everything, including our dreams.
Blackened unseen heart tears a virgins godlike innocence from its pristine palace
An unknown presence destroys and corrupts a young girl's previously untouched and pure heart.
Paint sarcastic smiles upon new wounds
Humor and sarcasm are used to mask and downplay fresh emotional wounds.
Tears of misery stain scar filled minds
Past traumas and emotional baggage continue to impact and haunt us.
Hatred new like tomorrow flows from bitter memories
Recent experiences and memories have fueled a newly-formed resentment and bitterness.
Purity now embraced by sinful ideals why
A previously held standard of purity or righteousness is now being challenged by more morally ambiguous or even outright sinful beliefs.
Lifeless tomb rests weary with prowling peering eyes
Those who have died or been lost seem to be constantly watched and judged, even in death.
Silence falls upon deaf ears covered by night
Despite a lack of noise, there is still a sense of emptiness or void that pervades in the darkness.
Alone in thought, shaking
Feeling isolated and uncertain, with only one's own mind and thoughts for company.
Biting tongues of lead at unfit moments
Saying something hurtful or harmful at the wrong time, causing more damage than intended.
Screaming disbelief with no faith in site
Expressing intense shock, surprise, or skepticism, without any belief or trust in what is happening or being said.
(and her disgust has no borders, no limits to strive for, she bends and breaks to the rules set by the weak)
A woman's sense of horror or aversion is vast and seemingly infinite, but still constrained by societal expectations and norms established by those who lack true strength or conviction.
She's finally seen she's a beautiful girl with a smile so grand she could stop the world
She comes to realize that she is a stunningly attractive and charming young woman, capable of captivating others with her radiant energy.
Stolen her skin he sews her mouth shut, means nothing to him, her screams just die out
Someone has forcefully silenced her, ignoring her feelings and desires, rendering her helpless and voiceless.
As she cries out here voice dies out
Despite the agony she feels, her cries are increasingly ignored and muted.
Love once inside her heart, lay in my hands
The artist has held this person's love in the past, but it has since slipped away or been lost.
Was it asked for?
Did the artist actually deserve or earn this person's affection?
Was it implied?
Did the singer mistakenly assume this person loved them, or did they actually give some indication of interest?
What could have been done?
Is there any way that the singer could have prevented or fixed the loss of love?
Inside her mind dies.
Her inner world and mental state are deteriorating due to the trauma and pain of lost love.
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