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.
The After Dinner Payback
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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I'm not writing songs for you
I sleep better in the dark
I'm not doing this for you
This is because of you I don't believe
Tongue tied an institute of my relief
You're my, my reason to shame
I'm not wishing anymore
I'm not writing songs for you
I sleep better in the dark
I'm not doing this for you
This is because of you I don't believe
Tongue tied an institute of my relief
One wish that this is over
You are all I waste today
(Discarded worthless throw it away)
Will it tear you apart?
Will it?
Will it tear you apart?
(When I turn and walk away
Abandon, its not worth the effort
When stalling means
Too fucking scared to create
Abandon, its not worth the effort
When stalling and too scared)
One wish that this is over
You are all I waste today
(Discarded worthless throw it away)
Will it tear you apart?
Will it?
Will it tear you apart?
When I turn and walk away
I'm not holding onto this
I'm not wasting words on you
I sleep alone in spite of it
I'll do anything for you
This is because of you I feel relief
Tongue tied to investigate what I believe
You're my, my reason to blame (my reason to blame)
I'm not holding onto this
I'm not wasting words on you
I sleep alone in spite of it
I'll do anything for you
This is because of you I feel relief
Tongue tied to investigate what I believe
You're my, my reason to blame (my reason to blame)
The lyrics to From Autumn To Ashes’ song “The After Dinner Payback” express the singer’s frustration with a toxic relationship that has caused emotional pain and turmoil. The singer declares that they are no longer wishing or writing songs for the other person, but sleeping better in the dark, away from their influence. They feel tongue-tied and shamed because of this person, and they no longer believe in them. The other person is the singer’s reason for shame and blame.
In the chorus, the singer wishes for the relationship to be over, saying that the other person is all they waste their time on. They wonder if their departure will tear the other person apart, but ultimately, they are done with the toxic relationship. They are not holding onto it or wasting words on the other person but sleeping alone in spite of it. However, the singer still feels tied to investigating what they believe and blames the other person for their emotional turmoil.
The song depicts a complicated relationship in which the singer experiences both relief and pain because of the other person. They wish to be done with the relationship but are still tied to the other person in some way. The tone of the song is angsty, depicting the deep emotions of a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not wishing anymore
I have stopped wishing for anything related to you
I'm not writing songs for you
I have stopped composing music that has anything to do with you
I sleep better in the dark
I find more restful sleep in a dark and quiet room
I'm not doing this for you
I am not engaging in any actions or activities with you in mind
This is because of you I don't believe
I no longer have faith in something because of your influence on my perspective
Tongue tied an institute of my relief
Being unable to speak out of conflicting emotions gives me the feeling of finding tranquility through mental health resources
You're my, my reason to shame
I am embarrassed by the way I allowed you to affect me and my decisions
One wish that this is over
I hope that this situation or relationship comes to an end
You are all I waste today
You are the only thing in my life that has been unproductive and fruitless today
(Discarded worthless throw it away)
Something that has no value should be disposed of or disregarded
Will it tear you apart?
Will this lead to your emotional breakdown or extreme distress?
When I turn and walk away
When I distance myself from you and the situation, leaving it behind
Abandon, its not worth the effort
Giving up on something is not worth the energy or time put into it
When stalling means too fucking scared to create
When procrastinating on something is a result of being too scared to try something new
I'm not holding onto this
I am not continuing to hold onto any attachment to you or this situation
I'm not wasting words on you
I am choosing not to use words on you, as they have not been effective in the past
I sleep alone in spite of it
I choose to sleep alone because it is preferable to being with you
I'll do anything for you
I am willing to go to great lengths to make sure that you are happy, even if it does not make me happy in the process
This is because of you I feel relief
I am experiencing a sense of relief because of your involvement in the situation
Tongue tied to investigate what I believe
I am hesitant to express my thoughts on my beliefs and doubt them as a result of your influence
You're my, my reason to blame (my reason to blame)
You are the cause of my problems and I hold you responsible for it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Perri, Brian Deneeve, Francis Mark, Mike Pilato, Scott Gross
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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People have no idea, but these dudes are post-hardcore legends. Criminally underrated.
@merdez99
837000 views : not bad ! ^^
Underoath was great too.
Means was a great and so underrated band too...
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@KHerndo1
100 agree
@KHerndo1
@@merdez99 under oath is all kinds of underrated as well
@osamabinjovi
@@KHerndo1 no
@tonytucka
I’m 35 and feel like I’m 16 again. This song got me through so much BS. Love it so much. Still great in 2022
@wolfsjetta12
same brother, the most depressed part of my life and fata got me through it.
@boxcinemas8002
f yea
@eatafetus1
Goddamn right!!!