Also known as International Superheroes Of Hardcore, to date the band have released nine and a half studio albums, their latest, Makes Me Sick, was released on April 28, 2017.
The band formed under the name A New Found Glory in mid-1997 in Coral Springs, Florida, United States and currently based in California. New Found Glory formed in the middle of 1997, with Jordan Pundik on vocals, Chad Gilbert (formerly of hardcore band Shai Hulud) and Steve Klein on guitars, Ian Grushka on bass and Joe Moreno on drums (he was replaced by Cyrus Bolooki after their debut release). Chad Gilbert told MTV News "For us, punk rock and even hardcore music was something we did because we didn't fit in in high school. We had nowhere to go, so we went to shows."
The band recorded their first EP called It's All About The Girls under Fiddler Records in June 1997. The band's enthuasistic and somewhat homo erotic live performances soon resulted in them selling out the entire pressing of this EP. Over time, the strength of the live show helped build a strong following. Their first album Nothing Gold Can Stay was released by Eulogy Recordings. Stefanie Reines of Drive-Thru Records heard the album from the band Midtown and later re-released the album in 1999. They soon recorded an EP entitled From the Screen to Your Stereo, consisting of movie themes covered in a similar manner to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. As a result of their growing popularity and a distribution deal Drive-Thru had with MCA, which allowed MCA to take away any of Drive-Thru's bands, the band was signed to MCA.
Professional career
Their first release recorded with MCA was their self-titled album, which was released late in 2000 and which was the first to make an impression on the charts reaching number 107 on the Billboard 200 album charts and number one on the Heatseeker chart (the album's hit single "Hit or Miss" reached number 15 on the US modern rock chart). From the Screen to the Stereo would make the top 40 of the Heatseeker charts in 2002.
The band's profile would grow in 2001 with a support slot to a blink-182 tour and a slot on the Warped Tour. The band recorded the Sticks and Stones album in late 2001 for release in the middle of 2002. Sticks and Stones would prove to be their breakthrough record debuting at number 4 on the Billboard album charts selling 91,000 albums in the first week of sales and also reaching the top ten of the UK album charts. The album would spawn two singles namely
* "My Friends Over You" reached number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002, number 11 in Canada, number 5 on the US modern rock chart and number 2 on a MP3.com download chart.
* "Head on Collision" went top 30 on both the Canadian singles charts and the US modern rock chart.
New Found Glory headlined the 2002 Warped Tour, and headlined again in 2004.
New Found Glory released Catalyst in May 2004 and it debuted at number 3 of the Billboard album chart in late May selling 146,000 albums in its first week of release. The album would also debut in the top 40 of the UK and Australian album charts. The first single "All Downhill from Here" would go top 20 on both US and a composite world modern rock chart (based on the US, UK, Canada, Sweden, Finland and Australian charts) as at the end of May 2004.
Contrary to the band's announcement on Fuse's Daily Download on March 28, 2005, James Dewees of The Get Up Kids and Reggie and the Full Effect (who had previously provided keyboards for the song "Failure's Not Flattering" on Catalyst and toured with the band as a sixth member for about ten months) did not permanently join New Found Glory, due to his busy schedule with his own band.
Chad Gilbert would also form a hardcore band called Hazen Street with Freddie Cricien and Hoya of Madball, Toby Morse of H2O, David Kennedy formerly of Box Car Racer, and Mackie Jayson formerly of Cro-Mags. However, due to an exclusivity clause in New Found Glory's contract with Universal Music, Gilbert will not be allowed to be a part of Hazen Street, despite co-writing the majority of their debut album's material.
A fifth album called "Coming Home" was released in the September 19, 2006.
From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II is the second cover album by New Found Glory, and is a follow up from the 2000 EP From the Screen to Your Stereo. All the tracks are covers of songs from movies. The album was released September 18th 2007. The US version of the CD (and therefore minus 'Hungry Eyes') leaked online on September 6th 2007.
New Found Glory's seventh album of original material, Radiosurgery, will be released on October 4, 2011. The Radiosurgery Songfacts explains that the title is a metaphor, referencing the way radiosurgery allows non-invasive treatment of tumors as an analogy for dealing with those tough situations in life that need healing.
The band released their first live album "Kill It Live" on October 8, 2013.
In December 2013, it was announced by the bands Facebook page that founding member Steve Klein (guitar) had been kicked out due to personal reasons. No decision has been made on a new guitarist yet.
They released their 8th album Resurrection on October 7, 2014.
The band released their 9th and latest album Makes Me Sick on April 28, 2017.
Official site: www.newfoundglory.com
At Least I'm Known for Something
New Found Glory Lyrics
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It's hard to keep my attention locked down
So don't take offence to anything I say
I tried so hard to keep you coming back my way
But you don't know the half and the one to blame for it
'Cause I'm best known for failure
Best known for giving up
'Cause I'm best known for failure (hey)
Best known for giving up (hey)
There's nothing that I can say that can matter
I've figured out my situation
I am an endless source of useless information
Give me bad news 'cause it's already been expected
I let my front down
And I know I will regret it
But you don't know the half and I'm the one to blame for it
'Cause I'm best known for failure
Best known for giving up
There's nothing that I could say that can matter, that can matter enough
'Cause I'm best known for failure (hey)
Best known for giving up (hey)
There's nothing that I can say that can matter, that can matter enough
Lets get down to business now
I'm saving myself the trouble in the end
So lets get down to business now
I'm saving myself the trouble in the end
(Saving myself the trouble)
But you don't know the half and the one to blame for it
(Hey) 'cause I'm best known for failure (hey)
Best known for giving up (hey)
There's nothing that I can say that can matter
I'm the one to blame for this
Yes I'm the one to blame
Best known for failure
Best known for giving up
There's nothing that I could say that can matter
That could matter enough
The song “At Least I’m Known for Something” by New Found Glory talks about how the singer is known for their failures and for giving up easily. They are unable to hold anyone's attention for long and let down their facade of charm and intelligence, feeling like they are an endless source of useless information. They have tried to keep someone around but aren't able to, blaming themselves for it because they are best known for their failures. They've figured out their situation and acknowledge that there is nothing they can say that can matter enough, even though they are the ones to blame for it. In the end, they save themselves the trouble by admitting that they are the one to blame for this and they are best known for failure and giving up.
The song was written by the band’s lead guitarist, Chad Gilbert.
The album was released under the label Epitaph Records.
The music video for the song was directed by Shane Drake, who has also directed videos for the likes of Panic! at the Disco and Fall Out Boy.
The song is taken from New Found Glory’s sixth studio album, “Coming Home” which was released in 2006.
This song has been played live over 200 times by New Found Glory.
The song was featured in the video game Tony Hawk’s Project 8.
The band has stated in interviews that this song was actually inspired by a now-defunct clothing and shoe store that they used to frequent called Switch.
Despite being one of New Found Glory’s most popular songs, they have only played it twice in their entire career without the aid of pre-recorded backing tracks.
The song was used as background music in a scene from the first season of the popular TV series “Gossip Girl”.
Chords: B, E, F#, G#m.
Overall, “At Least I’m Known for Something” is a poignant and introspective look at failure and giving up, and how they can become defining characteristics of a person. The song’s driving beat and catchy melody have made it a fan favorite and a staple of New Found Glory’s live shows.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in and out of conversation
I have a short attention span and find it difficult to stay focused on one topic of discussion.
It's hard to keep my attention locked down
I am easily distracted and have trouble concentrating on any given task.
So don't take offence to anything I say
Please don't be upset by anything I may say, as I may not be fully aware of what I am saying.
I tried so hard to keep you coming back my way
I did everything I could to maintain your interest in me and keep our relationship going.
But you don't know the half and the one to blame for it
You don't know the full extent of my struggles and I take full responsibility for any negative outcomes.
'Cause I'm best known for failure
I am most commonly acknowledged for not succeeding or achieving my goals.
Best known for giving up
I am most commonly recognized for quitting when facing difficult situations.
There's nothing that I can say that can matter, that can matter enough
I feel as though there is nothing I can say that will make a real impact on the situation or change people's perceptions of me.
I've figured out my situation
I have come to realize my current circumstances and have a better understanding of my position in life.
I am an endless source of useless information
I tend to share facts and knowledge that are of little relevance or importance to the current topic of discussion.
Give me bad news 'cause it's already been expected
I am prepared for the worst possible outcome and expect negative news when it is delivered.
I let my front down
I allowed myself to be vulnerable and reveal my true feelings or emotions.
And I know I will regret it
I'm aware that my actions may have negative consequences and I will likely regret them later on.
Lets get down to business now
Let's focus on the main issue at hand and not waste any more time.
I'm saving myself the trouble in the end
I am preparing myself for future difficulties by addressing the situation head on now.
But you don't know the half and the one to blame for it
You don't fully understand the situation and I accept responsibility for any negative outcomes that may arise.
There's nothing that I could say that can matter
I feel as though nothing I say will make a significant difference in the situation or the perception of me.
I'm the one to blame for this
I accept responsibility for the current situation and any negative consequences that may arise because of my actions or decisions.
Yes I'm the one to blame
I am fully responsible for any negative outcomes that may occur and acknowledge that I have made mistakes.
Best known for failure
I am most commonly acknowledged for not succeeding or achieving my goals.
Best known for giving up
I am most commonly recognized for quitting when facing difficult situations.
There's nothing that I could say that can matter
I feel as though nothing I say will make a significant difference in the situation or the perception of me.
That could matter enough
There is no reason for anyone to care about what I have to say, as it likely won't change anything.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chad Everett Gilbert, Cyrus William Bolooki, Ian R. Grushka, Jordan I. Pundik, Stephen Lee Klein
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