The band consists of Clark Baechle, Todd Fink (formerly known as Todd Baechle), and Joel Petersen. They signed to Saddle Creek Records and released a few singles, but were unable to establish widespread sales, though they were extremely popular in the Omaha-area. After adding Matt Bowen, The Faint released Media, which established them within a small, national community of fans. While touring, Bowen left and was replaced by Jacob Thiele who helped move the next album, Blank-Wave Arcade, towards a more dance and electronica influenced sound. The album was an underground hit. Partway through the creation of the morose Danse Macabre, The Faint added Dapose, a death metal guitarist formerly of LEAD. Danse Macabre was also a critical and commercial success and has helped to establish a wider fanbase for the band. Their 4th album, released in 2004, is called Wet from Birth.
In 2002 bassist Joel Petersen released the first album from his solo project, Broken Spindles, and he has since released two subsequent albums and had a U.S. tour. Guitarist Dapose also has a side-project, Vverevvolf Grehv, releasing his first album in 2008.
On December 12th, 2005, The Faint announced that they have moved out of The Orifice (a rented out warehouse they used to record Wet from Birth) and into ENAMEL, a 100-year-old building where they recorded the tracks for their next album, Fasciinatiion.
1995 | Sine Sierra (Norman Bailer) | Lumberjack
1998 | Media | CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-21]
1999 | The Faint / Ex-Action Figures (split) | 7» Saddle Creek [LBJ-25]
1999 | Blank-Wave Arcade | LP/CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-29]
2000 | Blank-Wave Arcade Remixes | 12»PD Saddle Creek [LBJ-33]
2001 | Danse Macabre | LP/CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-37]
2001 | Mote / Dust | 12»EP Gold Standard Laboratories [GSL 47]
2001 | Agenda Suicide | CDS Fierce Panda [NING 117]
2003 | Danse Macabre Remixes | 3LP/CD Astralwerks [ASC 83269]
2003 | The Conductor | 12»EP Astralwerks [ASC 83862]
2004 | I Disappear | 12»/CDS Saddle Creek [LBJ-66]
2004 | Wet From Birth | LP/CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-67]
2004 | Desperate Guys Saddle Creek
2008 | The Geeks Were Right Blank.wav
2008 | Fasciinatiion Blank.wav
04. Southern Belles In London Sing
The Faint Lyrics
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Patient in the end of it
Blended angles, whispered love
Countdown 'til it's gone for long
Velvet voices, haunting slow
Darkended notes with bright decor
George and Velms are gone for weeks
I'm staring down the Epley Gate
Two more days before the place arrives
And you'll be standing here with your smile
I'm carving up the lobby seats
Pushing down the cafe drinks
Checking the arrival screens for your
A hundred feet above the landing
There's a girl riding down
She's floating toward me now
Her sleeves are all stretching out
The magenta's following behind
Wake up
Runners give a grinding halt
Last night left to spend apart
Your bags are packed by now for home
Stories of the tour unfold
Your booking agent's broken nose
Budding heads with creeping dolts
George and Velms are gone for weeks
Southern belles in London sing
Southern belles in London sing
The lyrics to "Southern Belles In London Sing" by The Faint explore the themes of separation, longing, and memory. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is separated from their lover and is anxiously waiting for their arrival. The scarlet boots and the kiss of death represent the lover's departure and the impending end of their time apart. The blended angles and whispered love showcase the intricacies of their relationship, and the countdown until it's gone for long highlights the feeling of impatience and desperation.
The velvet voices and hauntingly slow music reflect the melancholic mood of the song, and the darkened notes with bright decor symbolize the bittersweet memories the singer has of their time with their lover. The reference to George and Velms being gone for weeks further emphasizes the theme of separation and the loneliness that arises from it. The Southern belles in London singing evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of the past.
Overall, "Southern Belles In London Sing" is a beautifully crafted song that conveys the pain of separation and the hope for reunion. Through its vivid lyrics and haunting music, the song captures the complexity of human relationships and the emotional turmoil that comes with long-distance love.
Line by Line Meaning
The scarlet boots, the kiss of death
Referring to a dangerous and alluring appearance that can lead to one's downfall
Patient in the end of it
Being able to wait for the inevitable outcome
Blended angles, whispered love
A relationship full of contradictions and secrets
Countdown 'til it's gone for long
Knowing that something is temporary and enjoying it while it lasts
Velvet voices, haunting slow
Voices that are smooth and captivating but also unsettling
Darkended notes with bright decor
Aesthetic appeal that covers darker undertones
George and Velms are gone for weeks
Referring to absent friends or partners
Southern belles in London sing
A representation of dreams and longing for something unattainable
I'm staring down the Epley Gate
Having a clear and unwavering focus
Two more days before the place arrives
Anticipation and excitement of a future event
And you'll be standing here with your smile
The presence of a loved one fills one with joy and happiness
I'm carving up the lobby seats
Restlessness and unease due to anticipation
Pushing down the cafe drinks
Trying to keep busy and distracted from waiting
Checking the arrival screens for your
Hopefulness and eagerness to see a loved one
A hundred feet above the landing
Feeling on top of the world, with a bird's eye view
There's a girl riding down
A sense of awe and wonder towards a woman
She's floating toward me now
The woman's presence is enchanting and dreamlike
Her sleeves are all stretching out
The woman is reaching out, possibly for love or affection
The magenta's following behind
A reference to something captivating and alluring
Wake up
A sudden realization or call to action
Runners give a grinding halt
Stopping abruptly in one's tracks
Last night left to spend apart
The last moments of separation before being reunited with a loved one
Your bags are packed by now for home
Preparing for the end of a journey, despite reluctance
Stories of the tour unfold
Recalling memories and experiences from a past event
Your booking agent's broken nose
A reference to conflict or adversity in the music industry
Budding heads with creeping dolts
Disagreements and confrontations with unwise or foolish people
Southern belles in London sing
The refrain reminds listeners of the theme of dreams and yearning for the unattainable
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLARK BAECHLE, JACOB THIELE, JOEL PETERSEN, MICHAEL DAPPEN, TODD BEACHLE
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