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
Resurrection
New Found Glory Lyrics
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Or even to us
The important thing is what happens in us
Pictures on the wall I take down
But there's no frown on my face
It's just good to know that your breakdown
Has been put in its right place
Criticized my mistakes
While you dug your own grave
Oh
Singing songs about our friends
You never cared about them
So long, so long
And thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection
Watch my resurrection
The knife you stuck in my back
It couldn't cut through my spine
You're a self-proclaimed fiction author
But I learned to read between the lines
Criticized my mistakes
While you dug your own grave
Oh
You can only go so far
This is where your story ends
So long, so long and
Thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection
So long, so long and
Thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection
There's no tricks up your sleeve
That we haven't seen
Every word from your mouth
Never had meaning
Your agenda exposed easily
Every single time
You wanna play with fire, well, I will burn you down
Burn you down!
Burn you down!
So long, so long and
Thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection
Watch my resurrection
Watch my resurrection
Therefore we will not lose heart
Turn this around, live a new day
These troubled times
Awoke my strength, so watch my
Watch my resurrection
In New Found Glory's song "Resurrection," the lyrics express triumph and new beginnings in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics establish a message of personal agency and perseverance: while external events may happen beyond your control, your inner strength remains paramount. The singer then references taking down pictures from the wall and feeling no sadness on their face. It's a feeling of relief and a sign that they have moved past the negative memory associated with those pictures. The chorus contains a repeated message of waving goodbye to someone toxic in their life and thanking them for their departure. The singer acknowledges the pain they caused but expresses no regret for moving on.
The second verse expands on the impact of this toxic person on the singer's life. They reference someone who criticizes them for their mistakes but never acknowledges or takes responsibility for their own. This is followed by a line about the toxic person only being able to go so far, implying that their false persona will lead to their downfall. The third verse is an open call-out to this person, describing them as a liar and fraud whose words carry no weight. The song concludes with the singer declaring their inner strength, their resilience, and their determination to rise up despite any challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not important what happens around us
The occurrences outside of our control do not have affect on our journey.
Or even to us
The events that happen to us cannot define us.
The important thing is what happens in us
The occurrences that take place within us contribute to our transformation.
Pictures on the wall I take down
The memories of the past that once brought happiness is now taken down.
But there's no frown on my face
However, there is no sadness on his face even after bringing down the memories.
It's just good to know that your breakdown
It's a relief to know that the troubles and breakdown experienced before have been dealt with.
Has been put in its right place
Overcoming all of the previous experiences strategically placed them where they are meant to be.
Criticized my mistakes
Pointing out other people's flaws.
While you dug your own grave
Actively inflicting self-harm and sabotage actions on oneself.
Singing songs about our friends
Relishing in the pretend friendship that once was but no longer exists.
You never cared about them
Not really having affection or care for the said 'friends'.
So long, so long
Goodbye and good riddance.
And thanks for nothing
No gratitude is being shown for the other person in the relationship.
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Leaving behind what once was and embracing a new beginning.
Watch my resurrection
The process of moving on and beginning a new chapter will be a marvel to those who wish to see.
The knife you stuck in my back
Words of hurt and betrayal from close confidants.
It couldn't cut through my spine
However, it did not harm me in the way that it was meant to.
You're a self-proclaimed fiction author
Self-proclaiming oneself as a fictional character who is not truly who they appear to be.
But I learned to read between the lines
Understand what lies beneath the mask and the misleading nature that they portray.
You can only go so far
Limitations are put on individuals just as consequences of their actions.
This is where your story ends
This is the end of a chapter in the book of life for the other person involved.
There's no tricks up your sleeve
There is no deceit that has not been uncovered and revealed.
That we haven't seen
All that they have to offer has been exposed, nothing remains hidden.
Every word from your mouth
The words that come out of the other person's mouth.
Never had meaning
Their words have no significance and bring no value to others.
Your agenda exposed easily
Their plan was easily uncovered and understood by others.
Every single time
On many occasions this happened.
You wanna play with fire, well, I will burn you down
Playing with matters that should never be tampered with and facing the consequences.
So long, so long and
Goodbye, farewell.
Thanks for nothing
There is no appreciation for what the other person brought to the relationship.
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Leaving behind the chaos and shambles and starting a fresh journey.
Watch my resurrection
A new beginning and a new chapter of life will start to unravel that onlookers can witness.
Therefore we will not lose heart
Do not despair.
Turn this around, live a new day
Transformation and a new beginning are possible, and we can change things for the better.
These troubled times
Difficult times, pain, and hurt experienced in the past.
Awoke my strength, so watch my
Those negative times have led to inner growth and made one stronger.
Watch my resurrection
A fresh start and an optimistic outlook on the future regardless of the past.
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Getting back to their old sound, totally digging!!!
youtube act
YES i hate radio surgery, but this album spawned a few of their best songs ever. very suprised
AaronTheZombie
This album is amazing, to understate it immensely. It is by far my favorite of the last three albums(including this one) and brings back many more flares of nostalgia than the prior two albums. This album sort of blew me away and I am loving it.
Larry Alsup
AaronTheZombie I really appreciate sticks and stones the most I think they tried to get away from who nfg really is
Kai Brooks
Good song to listen to on full volume
Siddhartha10100
the guitar riff is sick and unreal
Damien Martin
Love this!
Matt Starnes
Wow, just wow. Impressed so far!! Love you dudes
David
Lol. This album really grew on me. Didn't "get" it at first.
workingclassdog3
This is legit 🔥