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
Better Off Dead
New Found Glory Lyrics
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Pull his guts out by frustration
Be careful you might kill him
Just cause he can't hear what you say
Doesn't mean that he's not listening
If you listen to your words
He might like what you say
So you've been going out for years
And I'm sure that you've been happy
Happy with your role
You've been looking up to him
As if you've forgotten of your own life
Forgotten of your own face
Burn and start again
Just cause he can't hear what you say
Doesn't mean that he's not listening
If you listen to your words
HE might like what you say
On my own again
That's what she said
I'm leaving you tomorrow
But she already left
She already left me
She said I'm better off dead
It's your own life
Live it for yourself
It's your own life
Live for your
Just cause he can't hear what you say
Doesn't mean that he's not listening
If you listen to your words
He might like what you say
On my own again
That's what she said
|I'm leaving you tomorrow
But she already left
She already left me
She said I'm better off dead
The song "Better Off Dead" by New Found Glory is a powerful commentary on relationships and the importance of individuality. The opening lines "Ash his heart onto the ground, pull his guts out by frustration, be careful you might kill him" suggest a relationship in which one partner is frustrated and perhaps even violent towards the other. The next few lines however, offer a hint of hope. The singer reminds the listener that just because someone may not respond or appear to be listening, it doesn't mean they are not taking in what is being said. The singer offers the possibility that the other partner might even like what is being said if they truly listen.
The chorus provides another key theme: the importance of living for oneself. The singer calls out a woman who has been in a relationship for years and seems to have lost her sense of self. The suggestion is to "burn and start again", to find oneself and live life for oneself. The last verse is particularly poignant, with the woman leaving the relationship and telling the singer he is "better off dead". This cruel line speaks to the damage that can be done when one partner loses themselves in a relationship and how difficult it can be to reclaim oneself. The overall message seems to be that relationships can be complicated, but it is important to remember to both listen to ourselves and to our partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ash his heart onto the ground
Don't be afraid to speak your mind and let your emotions show
Pull his guts out by frustration
Express yourself fully, even if it feels uncomfortable
Be careful you might kill him
Be aware of the impact your words and actions may have on others
Just cause he can't hear what you say
Someone may not be actively listening or responding, but that doesn't mean they're not paying attention
Doesn't mean that he's not listening
People may process information and emotions differently, and that's okay
If you listen to your words
Reflect on what you're saying and how it might affect others
He might like what you say
By being open and honest, you may be able to improve your relationships
So you've been going out for years
Long-term relationships can be comfortable, but don't forget to prioritize yourself
And I'm sure that you've been happy
It's okay to be content in your relationship, but make sure it's making you truly happy
Happy with your role
Don't become complacent in a relationship where you're not valued as an equal
You've been looking up to him
It's easy to lose sight of your own desires when you're constantly focusing on someone else
As if you've forgotten of your own life
Remember to prioritize your own needs and goals, even within a relationship
Forgotten of your own face
Don't lose your sense of self in a relationship
Burn and start again
Sometimes it's best to let go of a relationship that no longer serves you
On my own again
Breaking up can be difficult, but it's possible to find happiness on your own
That's what she said
These are the words of the person who ended the relationship
I'm leaving you tomorrow
The person has already made up their mind to end the relationship
But she already left
The person has already emotionally checked out of the relationship
She said I'm better off dead
The person believes that being alone is better than being in the current relationship
It's your own life
You have the power to make decisions about your own life
Live it for yourself
Make sure you're living a life that makes you happy and fulfilled
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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