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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The Fiction We Live
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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No I would not change a thing
Been dreaming of this so long
But we only exist in this song
The thing is, I'm not worth the sorrow
And if you come and meet me tomorrow
I will hold you down, fold you in
Deep, deep, deep in the fiction we live
I break in two
And if a piece of you dies
Autumn, I will bring you back to life
Of course I see you
I do
The lyrics of From Autumn To Ashes's song The Fiction We Live describe the intense emotions that arise when someone believes they have found the perfect partner. The singer acknowledges that their relationship is only a figment of their imagination, existing solely in a song. Despite this, the singer is willing to hold onto the hope that they will one day meet their ideal match and be enveloped in a perfect love that seems impossible to find. However, the singer acknowledges their own self-doubt, admitting that they are not worth the pain that may come with loving them.
The chorus of the song expresses the emotional turmoil that the singer experiences when their ideal relationship is threatened. They feel as if they are "breaking in two" because of the intensity of their emotions, and they are willing to do anything to keep their partner alive, even metaphorically through their music. The singer's intense emotions are expressed through their willingness to "hold [their partner] down" and "fold [them] in," suggesting that they want to keep their ideal partner with them in a way that is not possible in reality.
In summary, The Fiction We Live speaks to the desire for a perfect relationship, even if it only exists in one's imagination. The song is an acknowledgement of the intensity of human emotion and the powerful hold that music can have on one's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You might be just what I need
You could be the perfect fit for me
No I would not change a thing
I wouldn't change anything about you or this situation
Been dreaming of this so long
I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time
But we only exist in this song
Our relationship only exists in this fictional world
The thing is, I'm not worth the sorrow
I'm not worth the sadness or pain that may come with being with me
And if you come and meet me tomorrow
If you choose to meet me, I will be there for you
I will hold you down, fold you in
I will embrace you and make you feel safe
Deep, deep, deep in the fiction we live
We will allow ourselves to get lost in this fictional world and escape reality
I break in two over you
You have a powerful impact on me and it hurts me deeply
And if a piece of you dies
If something happens to you
Autumn, I will bring you back to life
I will do anything to bring you back or make you feel better
Of course I see you
I acknowledge and recognize you and your worth
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Written by: Francis Mark
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