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.
Evander
Title Fight Lyrics
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I never thought it would have come to this.
I'd try to tell you but my lungs are being crushed.
My voice is the last thing that I thought I'd ever miss.
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me.
Now I guess I'm just a liar.
Would I be lying if I said I don't know?
Now I guess that this is over
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me
and I can't do what you please
when I haven't been standing on my own two feet.
I'll come running back to you just like you knew I'd do.
Title Fight's song Evander is a heart-wrenching track that speaks to the depth of emotions felt when one feels that they are trapped, suffocating, and powerless in a relationship. The opening line, "Being crushed from your closing walls," is a powerful, visceral image indicating that the singer is feeling trapped and confined in their partner's controlling presence. The following line, "I never thought it would have come to this," reflects the shock and disbelief that the singer feels, having never imagined that they would find themselves in such a dire situation.
The second stanza is equally poignant, with the lyrics, "My voice is the last thing that I thought I'd ever miss." This line can be read in two different ways; it may indicate that the singer has lost the ability to speak up and to assert themselves in the relationship, or it may mean that the singer is so overwhelmed by their emotions that they can barely speak. Either way, the sense of helplessness is palpable. The singer then expresses their frustration at their powerlessness, stating that they can't do what their partner wants as they haven't been able to stand on their own two feet. Finally, the singer acknowledges that they are trapped in a cycle of coming back to their partner, despite their better judgment.
In all, Title Fight's song Evander is a powerful exploration of the complexities and difficulties of relationships, both romantic and personal. It speaks to the struggle one faces when trying to assert themselves in a relationship where power dynamics are unequal. The lyrics highlight the helplessness and frustration that come along with such situations, but also the strength that it takes to recognize the need for individual autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
Being crushed from your closing walls.
Feeling suffocated by the pressure you're putting on me.
I never thought it would have come to this.
I didn't expect our relationship to end up like this.
I'd try to tell you but my lungs are being crushed.
I want to speak my truth, but I feel like I'm being silenced.
My voice is the last thing that I thought I'd ever miss.
Losing my ability to express myself has left me feeling empty.
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me.
I want you to understand the harm you're causing me.
Now I guess I'm just a liar.
I feel like I have to hide my true feelings from you.
Would I be lying if I said I don't know?
I'm unsure if I truly understand how I feel.
Now I guess that this is over
Our relationship has ended.
and I'm sorry that you have nothing to show.
I regret that our relationship didn't have a better outcome.
I can't do what you please
I can't keep blindly following your expectations.
when I haven't been standing on my own two feet.
I haven't been strong enough to assert myself in our relationship.
I'll come running back to you just like you knew I'd do.
Despite everything, I still feel drawn to you.
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xazzholex
Being crushed from your closing walls.
I never thought it would have come to this.
I'd try to tell you but my lungs are being crushed.
My voice is the last thing that I thought I'd ever miss.
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me.
Now I guess I'm just a liar.
Would I be lying if I said I don't know?
Now I guess that this is over
and I'm sorry that you have nothing to show.
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me
and I can't do what you please
when I haven't been standing on my own two feet.
I'll come running back to you just like you knew I'd do.
Behind the Break
i'm not sure if anyone noticed but Anaconda Sniper and Evander are mixed up on almost every streaming platform. Evander plays Anaconda Sniper and vice versa
sapir mardan
literally came here to figure out which is which ^^
cooldudehero123
thanks, thought i was crazy
Benedict Seidl
best band, best record, best song <3
xazzholex
Being crushed from your closing walls.
I never thought it would have come to this.
I'd try to tell you but my lungs are being crushed.
My voice is the last thing that I thought I'd ever miss.
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me.
Now I guess I'm just a liar.
Would I be lying if I said I don't know?
Now I guess that this is over
and I'm sorry that you have nothing to show.
I hope this makes you see just how you destroy me
and I can't do what you please
when I haven't been standing on my own two feet.
I'll come running back to you just like you knew I'd do.
Magnets
On Spotify this and anaconda sniper are mixed up
Earl Dawson
Bro thank you! I was beating my head in trying to figure out why evander wasn't the right song on spotify
Magnets
@just lucas it's a prank they left us with (yes I'm still replying, I remember writing this comment 4 years ago lmao)
just lucas
i came here to see which song actually played lmao
Magnets
@dan sce I wonder if TF was ever aware of the mistake lmao