Senses Fail
Biography
Comprised of vocalist James "Buddy" Nielsen, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki, bassist Michael Glita (former percussionist for Tokyo Rose), and drummer Dan Trapp, the New Jersey outfit Senses Fail developed a slick amalgam of post-hardcore chuggery and emo heartbreak that recalled such fellow New Jersey-based groups as Saves the Day. Formed in 2002 in Bergen County, Senses Fail quickly issued a debut EP and began gigging regularly while maintaining a thriving Internet presence. Drive-Thru Records took notice and signed the group in late 2002. A revamped version of the From the Depths of Dreams EP appeared in April 2003; it featured improved sound, one new song, and an acoustic version of the track "Ground Folds." A tour with the Used wrapped up the year in successful fashion, while From the Depths of Dreams cracked the Billboard 200 and helped poise Senses Fail for a commercial breakthrough.
After more heavy touring and a bit of label drama, 2004's Let It Enfold You -- named after a Charles Bukowski poem -- was released that September through Vagrant/Drive-Thru; a deluxe edition with bonus tracks arrived one year later. The band also contributed a cover of Suicidal Tendencies' "Institutionalized" for 2005's Tony Hawk's American Wasteland video game soundtrack. Relentless touring persisted before the bandmates began work on their sophomore effort, which saw Senses Fail hitting the studio in May 2006 with producer Brian McTernan (Thrice, Cave In) and a new guitarist, Heath Saraceno (the former Midtown member wound up permanently replacing Miller, who'd previously left the group). A main-stage spot on the American Warped Tour helped the revised band hone its chops, as did a stint with the Taste of Chaos tour in the U.K. Both appearances led up to the release of the explosive Still Searching, which deemphasized the band's screaming vocals in favor of an energetic, emo-tinged sound. Bassist Mike Glita left the lineup one year later, and Hot Water Music's Jason Black climbed aboard as a temporary replacement during the recording of Life Is Not a Waiting Room, which arrived in October 2008. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
I agree with Daniel. i think that higher pithch scream show more emotion than low screams taht sound like a dog with a bone stuck in throat.
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favorite band of all time. and kayla is right on with their best songs
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One Eight Seven and Choke on this are prob my favorite senses fail songs <333
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I know where you're coming from, but its one of my favorite screams. find me another band with screaming that sounds like buddy. I think some of the higher pitched "cracking" sounds really elucidate some struggle and passion, not so much low quality.
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Buddy isn't the greatest screamer in the world, his voice cracks while screaming in some songs. Nonetheless, these guys have some good songs. Irony of Dying on your Birthday just about knocked me out of my chair.
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This band continues to amaze me. I used to not like them, but now I think to myself "What the f@#$k was I thinking!"
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fav. family tradition- i could listen to these guys all day and still like them more and more as each song replays
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Wow.. i never really listened to them before but i like em a lot.
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best band ever! Rum is for drinking, not for burning is the best song ever!
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I found Senses Fail on Guitar Hero III with the song 'Can't Be Saved'. Loved them from that point to today. Best band in the modern era, and I try to get all my friends to listen to you. keep it up!
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i don't think they're exceptional or that they stand out a whole lot from other bands, but for some reason i still like them.
there's just something about them. |
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From the Depths of Dreams and Let it Enfold You were the only two good albums. Buddy changed too much for me.
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Say this outloud:
SWEEE-HA-HA- L A - D e - D A D - l o ! Just felt like saying that... |
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WAY WAY better live then on cd!
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dear senses fail..
come the f**k back to iowa city!!!!!!!! ! ! ! |
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this band is so freakin' awesome! saw them live...so good. listen to their albums all the time. and the lyrics are super duper good and they have meaning, what more could you ask for in a band?
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Senses Fail is great, they are so influential. Most think it is just another band that screams, but if you actually listen to the lyrics, they are really powerful.
Buddy is good making songs like that. -Ben |
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I lov3 dis band especially the song the laddy in the blue dress is a killar song to hear or listen too=>
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i luv this band especially the songs lady in a blue dress and rum is for drinking not burning OMG!!! Chelbi
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...BESTof the BEST...-=Bli n k - 1 8 2 = - . . . B E S T of the BEST... ~JoEy~
you need a hobbie or maybe a puppy... |
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Let It Enfold You was amazing...I dont like how they changed in Still searching... i t turned me off to them for a while, thank god they went back to how they used to sing and perform with life is not a waiting room....I dont think I would have gone back to them if they continued the style they had in still searching... d o n t get me wrong some songs were okay but eh....
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These guys are the best(:
My favorite CD has to be Still Searching though. But still, they're all still SO good ! |
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Great band. I fall asleep to "Bite To Break Skin" believe it or not. Great band. Great band.
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to kill..... the whitest lookin dove... ooooo weeeee HANDGUNS AND SECOND CHANCES... yaa dig
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ANYONE IN NJ.. goin to bamboooooooo z l e d . . i will be rockin the pits come see me
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yeah i have them on TAKE ACTION VOL. 9 good stuff.
Ok ok. it has been decided. my NEW fav band in the whole flippin world. including Canada is Senses fail! yup yup. i said it! :) |
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Ok. i wont be scared ^_^
thats cool to kno. I really REALLy love Senses fail. oh man! they mite be over taking my #1 fav. band! <3 |
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