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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Travel
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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While welcoming the morning sun
We'll share rations of bread with
Drifters and deceivers
Know I only see this hour after
Evenings of infamy
There are thousands of you like me
When you start to hate the sound of laughter
Grinding your teeth down to powder
How rewarding is it
Just to be alive we could have residence
In the worst prison
That happens when you die and have
No friends to carry caskets in the saddest procession
Those people often say they're sorry
When your soul departs
But they recover oh so quick
There are thousands of you like me
And you'll be so so sorry
When you start to hate the sound of laughter
Grinding your teeth down to powder
There are thousands of you like me
And you'll be so so sorry
when you start to hate the sound of laughter
Grinding your teeth down to powder
The lyrics of From Autumn To Ashes' song Travel explore themes of introspection, regret, and the fleeting nature of life. The song begins with a scene of two people walking down to the docks to welcome the morning sun. They share rations of bread with "drifters and deceivers," a phrase that suggests the transience and unpredictability of life. The singer acknowledges that he only appreciates the present moment after "evenings of infamy," hinting at a troubled past.
The chorus of the song features the repeated phrase, "There are thousands of you like me, and you'll be so, so sorry when you start to hate the sound of laughter grinding your teeth down to powder." This suggests a sense of universal regret and a realization that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstance, will experience feelings of remorse and self-doubt at some point in their lives. The line about hating the sound of laughter also implies a loss of joy and a sense of hopelessness.
In the second verse, the singer muses on the value of life and the possibility of being trapped in a metaphorical "worst prison" if one fails to make meaningful connections with others. The line "those people often say they're sorry when your soul departs, but they recover oh so quick" highlights the fleeting nature of mourning and the idea that life goes on even after someone has passed away. Overall, the lyrics of Travel paint a poignant portrait of the human condition, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and cherishing the relationships and experiences that give life meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Next time we walk down to the docks
We will go to the docks again in the future
While welcoming the morning sun
We will do this in the morning
We'll share rations of bread with
We will share bread with
Drifters and deceivers
People who are lost or dishonest
Know I only see this hour after
I only appreciate this moment after
Evenings of infamy
Times of shame or dishonor
There are thousands of you like me
There are many people who feel like me
And you'll be so so sorry
You will regret your actions
When you start to hate the sound of laughter
You will dislike hearing others be happy
Grinding your teeth down to powder
Causing you great stress
How rewarding is it
Is it worth it?
Just to be alive we could have residence
Simply being alive is a gift
In the worst prison
Even in the worst circumstances
That happens when you die and have
This occurs when you pass away without
No friends to carry caskets in the saddest procession
No loved ones to say goodbye
Those people often say they're sorry
Others may apologies
When your soul departs
After you have passed away
But they recover oh so quick
But they move on quickly
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.