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
Enola Gay
The Faint Lyrics
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Oho it can′t describe the feeling and the way you lied
These games you play, they're gonna end it all in tears someday
Oho Enola gay, it shouldn′t ever have to end this way
It's 8:15, that's the time that it′s always been
We got your message on the radio,
Enola gay, is mother proud of little boy today
Oho, this kiss you give, it′s never ever gonna fade away
Enola gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way
Oho Enola gay, it should′ve faded our dreams away
It's 8:15, oh that′s the time that it's always been
We got your message on the radio,
Condition's normal and you′re coming home
Enola gay, is mother proud of little boy today
Oho, this you give, it′s never ever gonna fade away
Compositores: Andrew Mc Cluskey
The Faint's song Enola Gay is a haunting and poignant tribute to the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, by the United States during World War II. The song's title refers to the name of the airplane that dropped the atomic bomb, the Enola Gay, named after the pilot's mother. The lyrics allude to the regret and guilt felt by people involved in the bombing, questioning the decision and the impact it had on innocent civilians. The refrain of "Enola gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way" highlights the horror and tragedy of the event, emphasizing the pain and loss caused by war.
The opening line of the song, "Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday," is a direct address to the plane that carried out the bombing, suggesting that it should have never been sent on its mission. The line "is mother proud of little boy today" further adds to the song's themes of regret and guilt, nodding to the fact that the pilot, Paul Tibbets, named the plane after his mother. The upbeat tempo and electronic instrumentation of the song contrast with its somber subject matter, creating a sense of tension and discomfort that underlines the tragedy of the event.
Line by Line Meaning
Enola gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday
It would have been better if you didn't have to leave home yesterday, Enola gay
Oho it can′t describe the feeling and the way you lied
There are no words to describe the emotions and the deceit you caused, Enola gay
These games you play, they're gonna end it all in tears someday
The tricks you pull will result in a heartbreaking end, Enola gay
Oho Enola gay, it shouldn′t ever have to end this way
Enola gay, things could have gone differently, and it's a shame they had to end like this
It's 8:15, that's the time that it's always been
It's 8:15, the usual time of day
We got your message on the radio, Condition's normal and you're coming home
We received your transmission, stating that everything is normal and you're headed back home
Enola gay, is mother proud of little boy today
Enola gay, does your mother feel proud of you today?
Oho, this kiss you give, it's never ever gonna fade away
The kiss you shared will never be forgotten, Enola gay
Oho Enola gay, it should′ve faded our dreams away
Enola gay, our dreams should have been crushed and faded away
Enola gay, is mother proud of little boy today
Enola gay, does your mother feel proud of you today?
Oho, this you give, it's never ever gonna fade away
What you gave will always remain, Enola gay
Writer(s): Utah Phillips
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