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.
Where Do You Draw The Line
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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Let this be the last time
I have seen the sunrise
Just one too many times
When open hearts they pour
Stay with me till i find
what it is we search for
why struggle? we want more
(on our facts it is, it is set in stone
All the amateurs they've failed before)
Breathes my mind into
(they surround us)
one more night without you
(they surround us)
take my will with you
(they surround us)
Breathe my mind into
One, breathe into me, breathe
Two, more times and you'll see
Three, it will numb all the pain
I won't expect to be seen...
.one our will to be free
.is it enough that we'll scream?
speak your mind and you'll see what it is like to be free
One breathe into me, breathe
Two more times and you'll see
Three it will numb all the pain
I won't expect to be seen...
(on our facts It is, it is set in stone
All the amateurs they've failed before)
Breathes my mind into
(they surround us)
one more night without you
(they surround us)
take my will with you
(they surround us)
Breathe my mind into
Lay it down one last time
Let this be the last time
I have seen the sunrise
Just one too many times
When open hearts they pour
Stay with me till I find
what it is we search for
why struggle? we want more
(on our facts It is, it is set in stone
All the amateurs they've failed before)
Breathes my mind into
(they surround us)
one more night without you
(they surround us)
take my will with you
(they surround us)
Breathe my mind into
One, breathe into me, breathe
Two, more times and you'll see
Three, even more of the pain
I won't expect to be seen...
One, breathe into me, breathe
Two, more times and you'll see
Three, it will numb all the pain
I won't expect to be seen...
The lyrics of From Autumn To Ashes' song "Where Do You Draw The Line" are emotional and powerful, exploring themes of heartbreak, desperation, and the search for something more. The first verse speaks of the desire to let go and say goodbye after encountering too much pain and facing a failed search for something meaningful. The lyrics emphasize that the longing to want more and the struggle to find it can be exhausting. The line "Is it enough that we'll scream?" further drives home the point of the desperation of the search, with the haunting repetition of "one, two, three" adding to the sense of urgency and the need for a release.
The second verse seems to address a relationship issue, with the absence of another person causing pain and longing. It seems the singer is asking the other person to breathe into them, almost as if their presence is the only thing that can dull the pain. The repetition of "they surround us" gives the impression of being trapped or overwhelmed, the pain being all-consuming.
Overall, the lyrics of "Where Do You Draw The Line" are introspective and evoke intense emotions, depicting the rawness and complexity of human experience in a relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay it down one last time
This is the final attempt
Let this be the last time
This is the last chance
I have seen the sunrise
I have experienced too much
Just one too many times
One time too many
When open hearts they pour
When honest emotions are shared
Stay with me till i find
what it is we search for
why struggle? we want more
Support me until we discover our true desires. Why should we settle?
on our facts it is, it is set in stone
All the amateurs they've failed before
This is the truth - inexperienced attempts have already failed
Breathes my mind into
(they surround us)
one more night without you
(they surround us)
take my will with you
(they surround us)
Breathe my mind into
My thoughts consume me and without you, they overwhelm me
One, breathe into me, breathe
Two, more times and you'll see
Three, it will numb all the pain
I won't expect to be seen...
Take a deep breath and repeat. The pain will subside, and I won't expect sympathy.
.one our will to be free
.is it enough that we'll scream?
speak your mind and you'll see what it is like to be free
Our desire for freedom is strong. Is it enough to express it vocally? Speak your truth and experience liberation.
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Cynthia Migliore
This song is awesome!!!!
Carlos Bruzda
Still listening... After all these years...
Shawn Alley
These Guys Are Awesome! Thanks For Posting This Man!
Filipe Da Silva
2019 relembrando quando eu ouvi em 2005.
FourTo8
: )
Cynthia Migliore
I love these guy!!!!
Guy Wilkes
How hard is it to be sane?
After ~14 years, gets harder every day.
Alan Freeman
Wow thanks
Writing for Fun
still has an important message in 2016 while the mainstream music gets more and more disgusting.....
WanderingGhosts
Yeah, i know From Autumn To Ashes from a friend and i can say i really would say they're my favorite of hardcore genre, though my favorite album of em its fiction we live.But overall anything from em its enjoyable.