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
Who Am I
New Found Glory Lyrics
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I'm afloat in the ocean trying not to sink
I'm a crack in the asphalt you walk by in the street
I'm a falling star you'll never see
The lash in your eye, the I in team
So Who am I?
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
I'm the lesson you'll never learn
The sickness that was never your concern
I'm the big surprise at the end of the night
The bridge that knock at the corner of your mind
So Who am I?
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
(you don't know, you don't don't, you never know)
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
(you don't know, you don't don't, you never know)
I'm holding on
Yes I am
Careful what I wish for
I am the knot in your stomach
The Phlegm in the your throat
The message saying your not home
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
(you don't know, you don't don't, you never know)
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
(you don't know, you don't don't, you never know)
I'm afloat in the ocean trying not to sink
The song "Who Am I" by New Found Glory addresses the uncertainty of one's identity and the fear that such an uncertainty may be everlasting. The lyrics suggest that one's identity is not fixed but rather is continually shifting, like an ocean where one may either stay afloat or sink. The use of imagery is quite vivid, with lines like "I'm a crack in the asphalt you walk by in the street," and "I'm the big surprise at the end of the night," both of which suggest that one's existence can go unnoticed until something jarring happens.
The lyrics also hint at a sense of isolation and loneliness, with lines like "The lash in your eye, the I in team," which suggests that despite being part of a team or community, one can still feel invisible. The chorus, repeating the question "Who am I?" further emphasizes this sense of uncertainty and the search for meaning in one's existence.
Overall, the song urges the listener to be cautious about making any assumptions about their identity or future, as nothing is certain and one's identity may continue to evolve and surprise them.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say it'll stay this way forever
The singer is asking the listener not to assume that their current situation will last forever.
I'm afloat in the ocean trying not to sink
The singer feels lost and overwhelmed, struggling to keep their head above water in a difficult situation.
I'm a crack in the asphalt you walk by in the street
The singer feels insignificant and unnoticed, like a small imperfection in the world that people pass by without noticing.
I'm a falling star you'll never see
The artist feels like a missed opportunity or a fleeting moment that people will never get the chance to experience or appreciate.
The lash in your eye, the I in team
The artist is acknowledging that they can be a source of pain or conflict for others, and that they also have their own individuality in a group setting.
So Who am I?
The singer is questioning their own identity and place in the world, searching for answers.
I'm the lesson you'll never learn
The singer feels like they are trying to teach others important lessons or truths, but nobody is listening or taking notice.
The sickness that was never your concern
The artist feels like they are suffering from a problem or illness that nobody else cares about or understands.
I'm the big surprise at the end of the night
The artist feels like an unexpected twist or turn in someone's life, something that catches them off guard and changes things.
The bridge that knocks at the corner of your mind
The artist is like a nagging thought or idea that won't go away, something that keeps coming up and demanding attention.
I'm holding on
The singer is trying to persevere through difficult times and keep going despite obstacles and challenges.
Yes I am
The artist is reaffirming their commitment to persevering and staying strong.
Careful what I wish for
The singer recognizes that sometimes getting what you want can have unintended consequences or negative outcomes.
I am the knot in your stomach
The singer is acknowledging that they can cause others to feel anxious or uneasy, intentionally or not.
The Phlegm in the your throat
The singer is comparing themselves to something that is uncomfortable and unwanted, like an illness or physical ailment.
The message saying your not home
The artist represents an absence or a void, something missing that prevents others from feeling complete or satisfied.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARNEY BROWNER, FRED GILBERT
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