Catching onto the then-noteworthy idea of touring , the band gained notereity through repeated exposure in the skateboarding world, which helped on tour, and which helped create a national fanbase. Thrasher Magazine's MoFo compiled the first Skate rock tape, which featured several Faction songs, as well as songs by JFA and the Big Boys, the two other most established skate punk bands. Other bands included were Riot .303, Minus One, Los Olvidados, Skoundrelz, featuring Tony Alva, Anvil Chorus, Free Beer, featuring San Francisco's Tony and Tommy Guerrero, and others.
The Faction recorded two 7" records, an LP, an EP, and a posthumous EP, and contributed songs to a 7" compilation single, From The Valley Within. Their song Skate and Destroy was also featured in the first skateboarding video, Powell-Peralta's "Bones Brigade Video Show." Except for the Thrasher Skate Rock tapes and the posthumous "Epitaph" EP, which was released on Mystic Records, all the Faction's music was released on IM Records. This label was owned by guitarist Adam Segal, and financed by Arly. Primarily due to musical evolutional differences in the band, they broke up in 1985. In 1989 they reformed with pro skateboarder Jeff Kendall on guitar instead of Adam Bomb. They played two shows, recorded "Accelerate" (used in the "Stoked: The Gator Story") and for whatever reason it didn't go any further.
In 1994, Mark Waters, of Goldenrod Records, approached the band with the idea to compile the Faction's musical history into one complete CD package. The resulting "Collection" gathered most of the band's studio recordings along with some live and radio recordings, along with Gavin's complete list of every show the band ever played, complete lyrics, and what most of the band called their first good artwork. In 2001, the band started playing shows here and there, with original guitarist Russ Wright on guitar. One show led to more, and between 2001 and 2005 the band played a handful of shows, including gigs in Dortmund and Munster Germany, Vancouver B.C., Aberdeen Scotland, Seattle (with X), San Diego and Anaheim with the Adolescents and Strung Out, Sacramento, and numerous San Jose and San Francisco shows.
The Faction's song 'Skate And Destroy" is featured in the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 video game.
Not Mine
The Faction Lyrics
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You were out of control, that was what you lacked
So you've calmed down, and then you start to cry
Sympathy from me, you won't get mine
It was way uncalled for and now you realize
Nope, too late, it's done
There's no compromise.
The Faction's song "Not Mine" is a powerful expression of resentment towards someone who has wronged the singer. The first line "So you've done wrong, a stab in the back" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer uses sharp and accusatory language to describe how the other person's actions have caused pain and damage. The line "You were out of control, that was what you lacked" suggests that the singer doesn't view the other person's actions as malicious, but rather as a result of poor choices and lack of self-control.
The second half of the song is a rejection of the other person's attempt at reconciliation. The line "Sympathy from me, you won't get mine" suggests that the singer sees no point in forgiving or offering comfort to the other person. The final lines of the song are particularly forceful: "Nope, too late, it's done, there's no compromise". This suggests that the singer is resolute in their decision to cut ties with the other person, no matter how much they may try to make amends. The song is a cathartic expression of the anger and hurt that can come from being betrayed by someone you trusted.
Line by Line Meaning
So you've done wrong, a stab in the back
You betrayed me and acted deceitfully
You were out of control, that was what you lacked
Your lack of self-control caused you to act recklessly
So you've calmed down, and then you start to cry
Now that you're remorseful, you shed tears
Sympathy from me, you won't get mine
I won't feel sorry for you or offer comfort
It was way uncalled for and now you realize
You now acknowledge that your actions were unjustifiable
Nope, too late, it's done
However, it's too late to make amends or undo the damage
There's no compromise.
We cannot reach a middle ground or settle on a mutually agreeable solution.
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Thean Kotze
This is a deal breaker for me. The fact that they aren't willing to put nazis in a WW2 game is spineless and pathetic
Goddess-illias
Thats good to know now I know not to ever buy this game good thing I waited
RustyNailMan
The thing I guess is they have bundles, so they would make money for the nazi characters. Don’t agree with this because it’s a ww2 game should put nazi in there cause it’s history, it’s a weird situation
Dillon C
I miss when CoD had unique factions not just between the games but also between the maps. If you fought on the Eastern Front, it would be the Red Army vs the Wehrmacht. If you fought in pacific islands, the Marine Raiders would fight against the Imperial Japanese Army, and so on. There would be no illogical crossovers between factions and no far fetched backstories. Unfortunately the sales of character skins has most likely killed classic factions in CoD.
Deathmare
@Muhsin they’re ok with people like Ghost and Otter hell the announcer is now an operator though Griggs swearing a lot I don’t have a problem with it I just don’t see it I need to see the lines
Deathmare
@kurt tank I really liked that though the gun appearances aren’t too bad it’s better than mw2 which I’m pretty sure had random appearances except for a few exceptions
Deathmare
@Qbeus Demon Dogs was Griggs so it would sound more like mw1
M
Makarov being the Spetznaz announcer was iconic
JerryX J.Y.F.X
@Dybixs back in the day
Losing: "WE JUST GOT OUR ASSES KICKED"
Now:
"ITS ALRIGHT,YOU DID YOUR BEST"
Obowsome Brawlstars
No factions is a definite dealbreaker for me, a WWII setting without factions doesn’t feel like a WWII game