After the Aesthetic EP, Reardon was asked to leave the band for various reasons and Antillon was replaced by Jon Weisberg after he was arrested for shoplifting and unable to tour. The rest of the band members originally decided to have Good as the lead singer, but he opted to concentrate on guitar, not wanting to give it up in order to take on lead vocals. Good had wanted From First to Last to have a frontman, in order to connect with the crowd better. Using the social networking site MySpace, Good came in contact with a guitarist from California by the name of Sonny Moore, now better known as the person behind Skrillex. Moore flew out to Georgia, where the bands second album Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount was being recorded, and was set to be the band's second guitarist. However, when the other band members heard Moore singing backups, they decided that he was much better suited for lead singer than guitarist.
Good and Richter wrote the album in two weeks and Moore, coming in after the music was tracked, completed the vocals with the bands help. Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count was released on June 29, 2004.
In 2005, from late May to mid June From First to Last participated in the "Dead by Dawn" tour with bands Emanuel, Halifax and He is Legend.
From mid March to mid May 2006 the band toured along side Fall Out Boy and The All-American Rejects for the "Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour" in support of their release Heroine.
Prior, the band went to Radio Star Studios in Weed, California to record their second album, produced by Ross Robinson. As their previous bassist Weisberg had been formally asked to step out due to issues within the band's relationship, producer Ross Robinson asked Wes Borland, (currently of Black light burns,former Limp Bizkit guitarist, to play bass on their second full length Heroine. He later played several tours with the band. The album was released on March 21, 2006 and opened on the Billboard albums chart at #25, with first-week sales of 33,000-plus. Shortly thereafter in April, they signed to major label Capitol Records after bidding between Capitol Records and Warner Bros.
Meanwhile, singer Sonny Moore began to have problems with his vocal chords. From First to Last went on the "World Championship Tour" supporting Atreyu along with Every Time I Die and Chiodos. That is when new bassist Matthew Manning joined the From First to Last line up. While on that tour, Moore had vocal cord problems and had to leave the tour. The band had planned to have guitarists Good and Richter cover Moore's vocal duties for the duration of the tour until singer of Chiodos, Craig Owens, insisted that he provide lead vocals for their sets. Atreyu eventually dropped From First to Last from the tour. The band later explained, "Our plan to enable us to play the rest of the tour was disregarded and as our crew was setting up for the show in Worcester, MA we were informed that we were being kicked off of the tour. Understand that it was not our choice to leave this tour...we were forced to leave." Atreyu then returned a statement about the controversy concerning From First to Last's departure, saying, "They couldn't perform as FFTL and are no longer on this tour."
In February 2007, Moore left From First to Last to pursue his solo career. His decision to leave was based on his urge to create his own music, and also on the fact that singing in FFTL was putting an immense strain on his vocal chords. Sonny has posted new recordings on his MySpace and has recently signed onto a label, modernorganic.
After vocalist Moore's departure, FFTL faced a crisis. Their label, Capitol Records, had dropped them due to financial problems. Without a vocalist, label, permanent bassist, or any money, the band almost split. Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Good, however, decided to take on lead vocals while still providing a backup guitar role. The band also quickly picked up Matt Manning to become full-time bassist .The band then spent their remaining money on a studio in which to continue work on their already-written third album.
After completing a full mix of their new material, FFTL was picked up by Suretone Records. Shortly after they re-entered the studio to record their album again, this time with a professional crew and better quality. This was part of the reason that there was so much delay in the release. The album was supposed to be out April 19, "Just in tiume for the High-lidays" as put by the band's merch guy, Ricky Terror. Then it was postponed up till May 6th.
The band recorded for the second time in Los Angeles, with producer Josh Abraham and seasoned engineer Ryan Williams. They have since completed the album, and at midnight on November 14, 2007, they released a new song, Two as One, on their MySpace account.
FFTL began their fall headlining tour, RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ, starting November 1st 2007. This tour was with fellow post hardcore bands Pierce the veil, blessthefall, Four Year Strong, and Vanna.
After RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ, the band joined every time i die, the bled, august burns red, and the human abstract on Hot Topic's Take Action Tour.
On January 23rd 2008, one of the songs from the new album, We All Turn Back to Dust, was released exclusively through Billboard.com. On February 12th, From First to Last released an exclusive 2 song CD through Hot Topic. The CD features the songs "We All Turn Back to Dust" and "I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound" from the band's Self Titled album. On March 7th, it was confirmed that "Worlds Away" would be the album's first single. It hit radio on March 17th. The Video Debuted on AOL.
The new album received mixed reviews. With Sonny no longer in the band many people felt that From First to Last had lost their unique sound. Alternative Press magazine had reviewed their self titled album poorly, giving it a meager 2 stars, accompanied with a biased review. This had upset many other fans feel that they are better without him, or just the same.
A special edition of From First to Last's self titled is available through Hot Topic and it includes the extra track "Everything's Perfect." A more up tempo song reminiscent of their Dear Diary Days. The Japan editions include and extra track, "World's Away Acoustic." The European versions include "Tick Tick Tomorrow Acoustic" and "Medicinal Reality Acoustic." Aside from all these extra tracks, they covered "Chelsea Hotel" by leonard cohen and had it available to listen on myspace.
From First to Last plans to spend most of 2008 on the road, including a headlining slot on the Warped Tour. They have been documenting their tour life on FFTLTV, a series of videos with a new episode every week, released on Tuesdays via their youtube.
The band has a contract with EA games and will have certain songs featured on games like Facebreaker, which features Worlds Away, and Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3, for which they covered the "Hell March" theme by Frank Klepacki.
Derek Bloom and Travis Richter have a side project called the color of violence.
The band has recently reformed and announced a new EP to soon be recorded and released in 2014.
Mothersound
From First to Last Lyrics
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What have they done to you?
You're withering away, in the cold
Mothersound!
Once again the worlds molestered you, it took your soul, whole, oh
I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be
We're here to rock the rubble
Thanks to you
We get
Our ace fix from exposing
What you are
And what you've done
You've poisoned the litter
No better time than now
To change what has been written
And what has been taught
To those who would not know
Better
Woahhhh
I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be
We're here to rock the rubble
I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be
We're here to rouse the rabble
The song "Mothersound" by From First to Last is a call-to-action anthem against the evils of the music industry, with a focus on how the industry can strip artists of their artistic autonomy and leave them feeling exploited and soulless. The song begins with the repeated phrase "Mothersound, what have they done to you?" which appears to be a reference to the music industry as a whole, which the singer feels has taken a toll on the sound of music itself. The line "Once again the world has molested you, it took your soul, whole, oh" suggests that the singer feels that the industry has exploited and destroyed the essence of music.
However, the singer is not content to just lament the state of the industry - they vow to fight back. The lines "I have done this for the sound / Have done this for the sake of you / The sake of me / And you" make it clear that the singer is standing up for both themselves and others who feel disenfranchised by the industry. The lines "We're here to rock the rubble / We're here to rouse the rabble" suggest that the singer is calling on other artists to join them in creating a grassroots movement to reclaim control of their art.
Ultimately, "Mothersound" is a rallying cry for anyone who has felt that their voice has been silenced or manipulated by the music industry. It's an unapologetic and empowering song that encourages people to reclaim their agency and create art that is truly a reflection of themselves and their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Mothersound!
The sound that represents the struggles and pain inflicted upon the world.
What have they done to you?
What have the oppressors done to distort and damage the Mothersound?
You're withering away, in the cold
The once vibrant Mothersound is now dying due to neglect and abandonment.
Once again the worlds molestered you, it took your soul, whole, oh
The corrupt powers of the world have repeatedly abused the Mothersound, leaving it utterly soulless and destroyed.
I have done this for the sound
The artist has dedicated their work to the preservation and continuation of the Mothersound.
Have done this for the sake of you
The artist hopes that their work will impact and resonate with the listener, rekindling a connection with the Mothersound.
The sake of me
The artist creates for their own passion and love of the Mothersound.
And you
The artist creates for the listener's enjoyment and appreciation of the Mothersound.
You mark my fucking words
The artist asserts the power and importance of their message regarding the Mothersound.
We are the ones supposed to be
The artist and their audience are the ones who can truly understand and connect with the Mothersound.
We're here to rock the rubble
The artist and their audience aim to ignite change and repair the destruction that has damaged the Mothersound.
Thanks to you
The artist acknowledges the listener's support and encouragement to continue creating for the Mothersound.
We get
The artist and their audience gain a sense of fulfillment and gratification from working to preserve and uplift the Mothersound.
Our ace fix from exposing
The artist and their audience find satisfaction and inspiration in calling out and shedding light on the destruction of the Mothersound.
What you are
The destructive forces perpetuating the decay of the Mothersound.
And what you've done
The damage that has been inflicted upon the Mothersound and its essence.
You've poisoned the litter
The abusive forces have polluted and contaminated the true representation of the Mothersound.
No better time than now
Currently is the opportune moment to take action.
To change what has been written
To challenge and revise the negative narratives and practices that have harmed the Mothersound.
And what has been taught
To question and reform the oppressive teachings that have damaged the identitiy of the Mothersound.
To those who would not know
To educate and enlighten those who are not familiar with the importance and beauty of the Mothersound.
Better
To transform and improve the state and understanding of the Mothersound for the better.
Woahhhh
An expressive emphasis of the emotional impact and urgency of the artist's message regarding the Mothersound.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEREK ALAN BLOOM, MATT GOOD, SONNY MOORE, TRAVIS BRANDON RICHTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@infinitenumeric7235
Mothersound!
What have they done to you?
You're withering away, in the cold Mothersound!
Once again the worlds molestered you, it took your soul, whole,
Oh I have done this for the sound Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be We're here to rock the rubble Thanks to you
We get
Our ace fix from exposing
What you are
And what you've done
You've poisoned the litter
No better time than now
To change what has been written And what has been taught
To those who would not know Better
Woahhhh I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be We're here to rock the rubble
I have done this for the sound Have done this for the sake of you The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be We're here to rouse the rabble
@keiranfullerton308
Mothersound & The Levy. Blow me away still to this day and always will. They never get old and I'm immensely proud of this album, as fan 13years ago to now as a 29year old. These guys blow me away.
@KendyJ929
What. The. Fuck. You. Said. 🤘🏾❤️
@tiffaworkinprogress3931
I’m here for this comment! I’m 30
@pav_von
Such a dark album that explored some downright disgusting and horrifying themes, but so good 💚
@colins1358
agreed.
@danielturner4394
Best of theirs by far
@andrewmorley3045
I am twice as old as when I bought this album (year it came out). Mothersound is still in rotation.
@kylelewis9230
Same dude, glad I'm not alone
@guitarmunky100
Such a timeless band 🖤 🖤🖤 ✨✨✨ who's still listening in 2021? 🦇
@michaelhall1763
I lost my brother last year to an overdose of heroin. This album brings tears to my eyes remembering all the times we blasted this album in our old room with the bunkbeds. It will always have a special place in my heart as it did for my brother.