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"Kill the lights!" a growling throat commands just seconds into From First To Last's monumental debut Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Bodycount. And it's in this darkness that FFTL's magnetic amalgam of influences like hardcore, rock & roll, blood curdling metal and punk fuckin' rock takes on a life all its own. Gripping, powerful, cathartic and alluring, this Los Angeles (by way of Gainesville, Florida) quintet shapes the future of music on its Epitaph debut. Just check the unique, steadfast roar of "The One Armed Boxer vs. The Flying Guillotine," which keeps pace with the Screamo movement while incorporating the atmospheric spirit of U2's Boy and the guttural bark of vintage Madball. Moments onward, FFTL throws another curveball with the riveting, evocative, "I Liked You Better Before You Were Naked On The Internet." Here, Sonny Moore's vocals are as heartfelt and immediate as his bandmates' execution is intricate and damn near invincible. From First To Last's explosive approach on Dear Diary is a natural extension of their live initiative, and at the core if it all is an unorthodox credo. "We believe in head banging like there's no tomorrow and playing until you puke," drummer Derek Bloom asserts of the group's ferocity. "We started out wanting to put out live like we always thought bands should." With two broken arms, a couple of concussions and numerous head wounds to their credit, the men of FFTL - also known for guitar mutilation and getting vertical - have met and surpassed said goals with flying colors. And as red as their concert displays have been, the L.A.-based troupe's newest studio pursuits have been just as ambitious. Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Bodycount is an exercise in variety, from the unflinching power of "Featuring Some Of Your Favorite Words" - replete with thumping rhythms and angular riffs - to "Emily," a sadly gorgeous acoustic ode to long distance heartbreak. "We want you to feel like you're watching the wrong band but listening to the right music," guitarist Travis Richter explains. And his group's ability to juxtapose chaos and control is all the more impressive considering they have just one EP under their belts, 2003's acclaimed Aesthetic. Recorded for New York micro-indie Four Leaf Recordings in the months before Moore and bassist Jon Weisbert signed on, the disc earned From First To Last - who had already shared the stage with the likes of From Autumn To Ashes, Cave In, All American Rejects, Tsunami Bomb, Glasseater and Senses Fail - the attention of Epitaph. Resulting anthems like the thunderous "Secrets Don't Make Friends" and the blistering rage of "Kiss Me, I'm Contagious" artfully bookend the melodic, echo-doused "Populace In Two" with unexpected finesse. With the swansong "Ride The Wings Of Pestilence," FFTL bows out with an intensity few of its peers have managed to rival. Escalated by a full-on guitar bluster, the bedlam downshifts into a soaring, near-peaceful melody. Deconstructed to near-quiet, the quintet instantaneously, effortlessly revives its sonic mayhem before it leaves again. Oft-times reckless yet inexplicably refined, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Bodycount is a passionate, gut-wrenching debut disc. As you reach for the light switch and bear witness to shards of glass, bits of shrapnel and pieces of splintered wood, remember this is only the beginning. From First To Last has no plan for slowing down.
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I believe that Sonny and the rest of the gang
know what it's like to be jugded or left
out. THis is why they have such an impact on
the teenagers of this era (time) However
you'd like to put it. They're big
because they understand. I really don't
see where rappers get all of their publicity
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| | i totally agree thats so true:) | BLOODYFANGSANDBATWINGS | hehehehe yeah at least one persons in
agreement with me | PaperclipsAndKetchup | not that i don't completely agree with you
but to answer your rhetorical question
rappers are more fun to watch. i mean that
rappers have their beefs and get shot a lot.
it's not so much in this genere of music
in general...
| climacaphobic_kt | *genre* my bad... anyways. and they have
those pretty teef... no no just kidding.
those are nasty. like hardcore. ew. | climacaphobic_kt | I think everyone in the fucking world knows
what its like to be left out.
Jesus.
You people piss me off with your stupid ass
statements. | my_great_romance | I'm not 100% sure you do understand what
it is that i'm trying to state with this
topic you seem to be one of the uptight dicks
who judge people so just but out ok thanks | PaperclipsAndKetchup | I'm 100% sure I do.
"I believe that Sonny and the rest of
the gang
know what it's like to be jugded or left
out. THis is why they have such an impact on
the teenagers of this era (time) However
you'd like to put it."
You, me, them, he, she, it, they, we etc.
Knows what its like. All of the bands out
there know what its like to be left out.
They're big because they are good, and for
the most part UNIQUE. Not because they can
relate to everyone! EVERYONE RELATES TO
EVERYONE! but they arent big because of it. | my_great_romance | So please. Shut the fuck up and think before
you post shit that doesnt make sense, and
call me a dick. | my_great_romance | I'm not sure that you were aware of what
you were saying when you stated that everyone
relates to everybody I find it easy to relate
to my friends but to cheerleader and people
who dress like everybody else I just simply
can't relate to them. And I'm not
saying that they are great just because they
understand a majority of peoples feelings
because that's not the only reason why I
listen to FFTL they have wicked talent and
great lyrics. And not everybody feels left
out. One of my best friends has never been
left out of anything because she's so
widely excepted. There are a lot of people
who are. And there are a lot of people who
aren't. It's not right to go and say
that everybody is left in the dark. Because a
large majority of people aren't. | PaperclipsAndKetchup | You need to open your eyes. I can relate to a
professional football player. I'd have to
look deeper under the surface, but i'm on
hundred and fifty percent positive I can
relate to anyone. As I'm one hundred and
fifty percent sure you can relate to a
cheerleader. Maybe its not flashing in your
face with neon lights, but its there.
That girl you are talking about has most
likely been left out of something one time or
more in her life. Maybe she hides it, maybe
she doesnt. Maybe you just dont pay
attention...but I dont even know her and
I'm sure she has been left out of
something.
You dont look deep enough into people. You
see whats on the outside, and not whats on
the inside. If you'd do that, you'd be
a lot more aware.
And, yes. FFTL have talent. there are alot
more bands that I listen to that have a shit
load more talent than these guys...but their
personality is overwhelming. I love them.
Thats why these guys are my fav.
Not because they have unique lyrics, or a
unique style. because they dont.
They are just plain old sweet. | my_great_romance | Okay thanks for saying all that perhaps I am
a bit shallow. I'm not going to ask for
forgivness though. I'm just use to being
looked down upon and judged by people. I know
I know all people are I'm just a whine
ass. yeah. I will argue no further. I
politely bow and admit defeat. | PaperclipsAndKetchup | I love to argue when I know that I make no
sense forgive me I'm so pathetic this is
all I have to do in my spare time while
I'm grounded. You've had me beat since
the beginning of my rant yeah... Yeah I know
there are lots of band better than FFTL like
Chiodos Rush Chili peppers THE USED and many
others. I'm just a little bit nah I'm a
fucking retard so yeah just ignore me from
now on and do yourself a favor I guess... ^_^ | PaperclipsAndKetchup | | | |
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