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
Mirror Error (Das Glow Remix B
The Faint Lyrics
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Only once or twice a month
Does the mirror do him justice
Every other time he looks a mess
He expects a lot from it
But then barely notices
Baby knows we all create the world from in our skulls
Now he only focuses on dreams
Can you make a thing exist just by focusing on it?
Yeah?
I been around a mirror enough to know it's hard to change
We're like magicians when we dream
But we wake up and nothing's different
Cover up with jewellery's or pierce all the parts you've got
If the packaging design can fix the contents
I might distort myself a bit
I doubt that I'm the only one
To hope their features smear
Warp the face that's stuck to my skull
It's just a mask
Peel the skin away and we'll trade
I'm not so attached to this face
The Faint's song Mirror Error (Das Glow Remix B) delves into the complex relationship that we have with ourselves and the world around us. The lyrics of the song suggest that we often put too much emphasis on the external and superficial aspects of our lives, such as the way we look in the mirror, and ignore the more profound and meaningful aspects of our existence. The first two lines of the song encapsulate this idea, as it describes how the singer, "Baby," only thinks he looks good in the mirror once or twice a month. This suggests that his self-worth is heavily dependent on his appearance, which is a common theme in our image-obsessed society.
The song goes on to explore the idea that we create our own reality through our thoughts and perceptions. Baby understands that everything we think of is as real as we make it, and that by focusing on our dreams, we can make them a reality. However, the song also acknowledges the limitations of our thoughts and how we often struggle to manifest our dreams and desires in the physical world. This is evident in the line, "We're like magicians when we dream / But we wake up and nothing's different," which highlights the disconnect between our inner world and the external world.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of self-image and how we try to change ourselves to fit societal expectations. Baby talks about how he hopes that his features will "smear" or "warp," suggesting that he is not content with his appearance and would like to change it. This is a common feeling, as many people feel pressure to conform to certain beauty standards, and the song suggests that this desire for external validation can be a mask that hides our true selves.
Overall, The Faint's Mirror Error (Das Glow Remix B) is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to look beyond the surface-level aspects of their lives and focus on the deeper meaning and purpose of their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby thinks he looks just like the face he makes in mirrors
The person believes that his reflection in the mirror accurately reflects his true appearance.
Only once or twice a month
The person only feels satisfied with his reflection in the mirror a few times a month.
Does the mirror do him justice
The person wonders if the mirror truly reflects his physical appearance in a good light.
Every other time he looks a mess
On all other occasions when the person looks in the mirror, he feels that he looks disheveled or unattractive.
He expects a lot from it
The person has high expectations of the mirror, assuming that it will accurately replicate his appearance each time.
But then barely notices
Despite his high expectations, the person ultimately disregards the result of the mirror altogether.
Baby knows we all create the world from in our skulls
The person believes that our perceptions of reality are shaped by our own thoughts and imaginations.
Everything you think of is just as real as you make it
The person believes that one's thoughts and beliefs have the power to shape reality itself.
Now he only focuses on dreams
The person has shifted his attention to his own dreams, which he believes have the power to influence the real world.
Can you make a thing exist just by focusing on it?
The person questions whether one's own thoughts and beliefs are powerful enough to manifest physical objects in reality.
Yeah?
The person is curious and eager to explore the potential of thought-based reality creation.
I been around a mirror enough to know it's hard to change
The person has spent enough time with mirrors to realize that physically altering one's appearance is a difficult task.
We're like magicians when we dream
The person compares the power of our dreams to that of a magician, suggesting that both have the ability to manipulate reality.
But we wake up and nothing's different
Despite the powerful nature of dreams, they ultimately do not change the physical reality of our waking lives.
Cover up with jewellery's or pierce all the parts you've got
The person suggests that some individuals attempt to alter their appearance through accessories or body modifications.
If the packaging design can fix the contents
The person questions whether superficial changes to one's appearance can truly fix underlying insecurities or issues.
I might distort myself a bit
The person may intentionally manipulate his own physical appearance to suit his own preferences or expectations.
I doubt that I'm the only one
The person believes that many others likely have similar insecurities or desires to alter their appearance to some extent.
To hope their features smear
The person may wish to distort or blur his own facial features.
Warp the face that's stuck to my skull
The person may wish to change or alter his own facial features in a significant way.
It's just a mask
The person realizes that his physical appearance is not necessarily reflective of his true self or personality.
Peel the skin away and we'll trade
The person may wish to switch his physical appearance with that of someone else, as a means of escaping his own insecurities.
I'm not so attached to this face
The person does not feel particularly attached to his own physical appearance or face.
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.