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
Kiss Me
New Found Glory Lyrics
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Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
I'll wear those shoes and you will wear that dress.
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
Kiss me down by the broken tree house
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
We'll take the trail marked on your father's map
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
Kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
So kiss me
So kiss me
So kiss me
"Kiss Me" by New Found Glory is a love song that describes a romantic night between two people. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a playful and whimsical date filled with youthful joy and wonder. The first verse speaks of the singer and their lover spending time together in a field of barley, where they swing and spin around until they become dizzy. They are carefree in their actions, as they are fully immersed in the moment. The next verses describe them dancing and kissing under the moonlight. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "kiss me" and emphasizes the importance of the moment.
The song's lyrics allude to a moment of reckless abandon, where the two lovers can forget about their worries and indulge in the beauty of the night. The fireflies that dance in the moonlight and the Milky Way's milky twilight are representative of the magical atmosphere they are creating together. The repeated "kiss me" is a call for the other person to be completely present in the moment and to give in to the passion they share.
Overall, "Kiss Me" is a sweet love song that captures the essence of young love, and reminds us all to appreciate each moment with the people we care about. It's a reminder that love should be about having fun and enjoying each other's company, rather than worrying about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me out of the bearded barley
Please kiss me among the tall, hairy barley plants
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Every night, next to the vibrant, verdant grass
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
Let's move our bodies in a rotating dance
I'll wear those shoes and you will wear that dress.
I'll put on those shoes while you wear that beautiful dress
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Oh, please kiss me under the soft glowing evening sky
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Take me outside to the illuminated dance floor
Lift your open hand
Extend your open palm upward
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Start the music and watch the fireflies move rhythmically
Silver moon's sparkling
The bright silver moon is shining
So kiss me
Thus, please kiss me
Kiss me down by the broken tree house
Kiss me near the tree house that's in disrepair
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Push me on the tire hanging from the tree
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
Bring your hat adorned with flowers
We'll take the trail marked on your father's map
We'll follow the path indicated on your father's illustrated guide
So kiss me
Thus, please kiss me
So kiss me
Thus, please kiss me
So kiss me
Thus, please kiss me
So kiss me
Thus, please kiss me
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew Preston Slocum
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