Title Fight would release their first single, Flood of '72, in April of 2007 under SideOneDummy Records. Later they would release their first studio album, The Last Thing You Forget, in July of 2009 under Run For Cover Records. They would release their second studio album, Shed, in May of 2011. Their third studio album, Floral Green, would release the following September of 2012, once again utilizing SideOneDummy Records.
Ned Russin, the lead bassist, recalls in a 2015 interview: "When we did ‘Floral Green’ so close to ‘Shed’ it was just basically a logistics thing. After we finished ‘Shed’ we had some tours lined up and we had some stuff going on. We looked at it and said if we don’t do a record in whatever it was – May to June – then we won't be able to do it until next January, and then it won't be out for another six months after that. So we could either really bust our asses and make it straight away, or wait really long and play that game. We were so hyped from doing ‘Shed’ and touring we decided to take that. It worked out because it put a kind of interesting pressure on us."
In April of 2013, they released the single Face Ghost under Secret Voice and would proceed to release their first EP, Spring Songs, that November under Revelation Records.
The band decided to take their time with the production of their fourth studio album, Hyperview, allowing them to experiment with new ideas and implement deep reflection on the overall production of each song. This thought process is manifested in the unique sound Hyperview provided, being different from the overall sound the band had provided prior to this release. Ned states that the inspiration for Hyperview's sound was "all over the place", being influenced by sounds such as Morrisey, The Strokes, Neko Case, and more. Ned goes on to clarify, "We weren’t trying to rip something off, we weren’t trying to say here’s a band that we like, let’s sound just like them. We were saying these are bands we like in one sense or another, let’s reference interesting parts of that and try and bring it into our sound, using the general idea rather than copy the sound completely." Hyperview would release in February of 2015 under their final label, Anti- Records.
Hyperview would be the bands last release before entering an unannounced period of inactivity following their final show in 2018. More recently, in August of 2023, Ned Russin once again came forward in another interview in which he provided further insight on this period. Russin states; "We've never said 'hiatus,' we've never said 'broken up,' we've never said any of those words. These are words that have been put on us, but it's not anything we've ever said ourselves so, like, everything is a misconception."
He continues on to emphasize, "I get that 100-percent ‘yes’ or 100-percent ‘no’ is a thing people want to hear, but then also as soon as you give one of those answers, people start pestering you — like, 'Oh, what will it take for you to do this'— and that's also a thing I'm not interested in."
Ned recalls that during the duration of Title Fight's activity, each member was at a far different point in their life than they are currently. They were around the age of 19 years old, living at home with their parents and unsure if they could make their music pay the bills. "We kind of felt like we had a two-year window to figure out if we could make it work. It ended up becoming something that was sustainable, but we were well aware that it could be taken away at any minute." He explains, mentioning that- at the time- it was something that concerned all of them. "Ten years later, it’s not a thing I’m worried about now. I’m perfectly content with the choices that I’ve made and the choices I continue to make to play music and to live this kind of lifestyle."
Currently, Ned Russin has been active with his project Glitterer, which initially was a solo project, but more recently includes his brothers Ben and Alex Russin on drums and guitar, effectively creating a band.
Ben Russin is also the lead drummer for Citizen. Shane Moran has been working with artist Kenny Mason on his recent projects. As for Jamie Rhoden, he has kept a considerably low profile since the bands' period of inactivity began, even before then having expressed distaste in the overall structure of social media.
Chlorine
Title Fight Lyrics
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Of a violet view
Felt it fade
Was it too soon?
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Chlorine eyes from you
Found your place
In a model face
Fell into
The violent daze
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Pour out
All your emptiness
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Decorated blue
Opening a wound
Wound
Wound
In Title Fight's song "Chlorine," the lyrics describe a feeling of emptiness and sadness that can be interpreted in many ways. The verses use metaphorical language to describe this sense of loss, such as "silhouette of a violet view" and "chlorine eyes from you." The chorus repeats the phrase "poison in your mood," emphasizing the toxic feelings that are being experienced. The lyrics also hint at a relationship that has gone awry, with lines about finding one's place in a "model face" and the opening of a wound.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features a guest appearance from Ned Russin of the band Title Fight, who provides backing vocals. Additionally, the music video for the song was directed by Hannah Roman, an up-and-coming filmmaker known for her eclectic and visually striking work. The song was released as part of a split EP with the band Touche Amore, entitled "Split," which was released in 2013.
Another interesting detail about "Chlorine" is that it was produced by Will Yip, an acclaimed producer who has worked on albums by bands like Circa Survive, Tigers Jaw, and Turnover. Yip's production style is known for its emphasis on emotional depth and intensity, which is evident in the way that the lyrics and music come together on this song. The song's structure is also noteworthy, with its repeating verses and chiming guitar lines that build to a powerful crescendo.
Other interesting facts about "Chlorine" include the fact that the song has been covered by a variety of other bands and musicians, including Citizen and Soccer Mommy. The song's lyrics have also been analyzed and discussed by fans and critics alike, with many interpretations focusing on themes of anxiety, depression, and the difficulty of navigating complex emotions. The chords for the song are not known at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Silhouette
Beginning of the phenomenon that the song is about.
Of a violet view
The view is distorted, things look different than they actually are. Violet color symbolizes the realization of something, in this case, it is some understanding of the distorted view.
Felt it fade
Realization goes away or becomes less clear as time passes.
Was it too soon?
Asking whether the realization was too early, whether it is too soon to make that kind of realization.
Hollow
Describing the feeling or state of emptiness, lacking something, feeling unfulfilled.
You can't hold it in
The feeling cannot be kept inside, it must be expressed, there is a need to let something out.
Poison in your mood
Environment or situation caused a negative change in mood, adding negativity to someone's attitude.
Chlorine eyes from you
Looking at someone or something with eyes that seem to be tinted by chlorine, representing some sort of contamination, or negative influence on the environment.
Found your place
The person being referred to has found a place in society, a role of some sort, or at least something to identify with.
In a model face
Referencing the pressure of having to fit into a mold or societal norm, feeling like they must fit a specific appearance.
Fell into
Implying a sudden realization or understanding, they were overcome by something.
The violent daze
Describing a state where anger, sadness, or some other negative feeling has taken over, blurring perception and making it difficult to think clearly.
Pour out
To express or release the bottled-up or pent-up emotions, leading to a kind of relief.
All your emptiness
All the feelings of being unfulfilled, incomplete, or lacking something.
Decorated blue
Adding something to create or enhance a feeling of sadness or melancholy, symbolized by the color blue.
Opening a wound
Referencing the pain that comes from realizing something that was previously hidden or kept inside. The term wound is used as a metaphorical explanation of the feeling of pain associated with the situation.
Wound
Repeating the metaphorical explanation of the pain felt when realizing something hidden. The repetition emphasizes the deep feeling of pain associated with the realization.
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LYRICS!
Silhouette
of a violet view
Felt it fade
Was it too soon?
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Found your place
in a model face
Fell into
the violent daze
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Pour out
all your emptiness
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Decorated blue
Opening a wound
Wound
Wound
Josh Linehan
Silhouette
of a violet view
Felt it fade
Was it too soon?
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Found your place
in a model face
Fell into
the violent daze
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Pour out
all your emptiness
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Decorated blue
Opening a wound
Wound
Wound
sparky
Silhouette
of a violet view
Felt it fade
Was it too soon?
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Found your place
in a model face
Fell into
the violent daze
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Pour out
all your emptiness
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Decorated blue
Opening a wound
Wound
Wound
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Lyrics:
Silhouette
of a violet view
Felt it fade
Was it too soon?
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Found your place
in a model face
Fell into
the violent daze
Hollow
You can't hold it in
Pour out
all your emptiness
Poison in your mood
Chlorine eyes from you
Decorated blue
Opening a wound
Wound
Wound
isac filler
This band has helped me through HORRIBLE times of my life I love title fight
versusmode223
Same. Especially this album. This album.has done a lot for me with my life and musically as well.
Isaac
I remember getting out of jail smoking a cig this was the first song I istened to.
Bandit0707
Guitar sound reminds me of Eagulls.
Georgie
to everyone complaining about their genre and their progression, how can you even complain when this song is just fucking gold
Danny D.
Yes.
Graham Stephen
It's a really weird to complain about as a music fan "my fave band progressed their sound to be more nuanced!" like, that's a good thing to me. I like Floral Green, actually no, i LOVE Floral Green, but this album is entirely incredible
Joseph Britney
Cecilia B thank you some 1 needs to speak tru shit in the comments
oops.
They just don't get it man that's all. This is probably my favorite album of all time. And I have alot of favs lol
Xislost
Humains are creatures of habit, when they like something, they want more of that exact thing.
Just listen to what ou like and ignore them..