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There are now three bands known as Failure.
(1) Failure was an influential american rock band (often also classified as alternative rock and/or space rock) that was active from 1990 to 1997, during which they recorded and released three critically-acclaimed albums. They are often compared to other hard rock bands from that time that were similarly labeled as “alternative”, such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, or Bush, but are distinguished by their meticulous attention to textural sonic detail, inventive use of guitar effects and signal processing, and the overall expansive sound design of their later albums. Although mainstream success narrowly eluded them, they still have many dedicated fans, many of whom are fellow musicians and peers within the music industry.
Failure was formed around 1990 consisting of band members Ken Andrews (vocals/guitars) and Greg Edwards (bass/guitar), with contributions by drummers Robert Gauss, John Dargahi, Kellii Scott and touring guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen. After poor success with their first album, Comfort, Ken Andrews decided to produce their next album, Magnified, himself. Their third album Fantastic Planet was widely considered their best but even though their single, Stuck On You, had some success, the band eventually split over creative differences and a growing drug problem within the band. In studio, most of the work was done by Ken Andrews (who would record vocals, guitar, and some bass) and Greg Edwards (who would record bass, some guitar, and drums).
(1) Failure was an influential american rock band (often also classified as alternative rock and/or space rock) that was active from 1990 to 1997, during which they recorded and released three critically-acclaimed albums. They are often compared to other hard rock bands from that time that were similarly labeled as “alternative”, such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, or Bush, but are distinguished by their meticulous attention to textural sonic detail, inventive use of guitar effects and signal processing, and the overall expansive sound design of their later albums. Although mainstream success narrowly eluded them, they still have many dedicated fans, many of whom are fellow musicians and peers within the music industry.
Failure was formed around 1990 consisting of band members Ken Andrews (vocals/guitars) and Greg Edwards (bass/guitar), with contributions by drummers Robert Gauss, John Dargahi, Kellii Scott and touring guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen. After poor success with their first album, Comfort, Ken Andrews decided to produce their next album, Magnified, himself. Their third album Fantastic Planet was widely considered their best but even though their single, Stuck On You, had some success, the band eventually split over creative differences and a growing drug problem within the band. In studio, most of the work was done by Ken Andrews (who would record vocals, guitar, and some bass) and Greg Edwards (who would record bass, some guitar, and drums).
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Baseddoom92 wrote:
Fantastic Planet, Comfort, Magnified and Golden are all among the greatest albums ever made.
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soffysoffy wrote:
just love..
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mk741 wrote:
Got my vinyl copy of Fantastic Planet :)
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goyushek wrote:
Fantastic and rich sound.
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SergeyBolnoy wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Больные+Эйчины
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MorningBleach wrote:
It's a shame these guys got overlooked in the early 90's alternative/ grunge boom period.
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Patricl{ wrote:
haven't listened to magnified in awhile and then frogs comes on and the bass line and riffs blow me completely to smithereens.
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irishtim wrote:
Every time I listen to Fantastic Planet, I'm reminded of how amazing it is.
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Patricl{ wrote:
never getting old.
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Phlunked wrote:
Every time I start listening to Hum, I just want to listen to Failure. [3] ...and Centaur [1]
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urbanpanda85 wrote:
Thank you Failure.
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AggelosMxking wrote:
the sun's just.a big glass.we're all ants.i love you.
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Ganjasaurjr wrote:
Fantastic Planet is the best album ever!
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azrider450 wrote:
Fuck me, how have I not come across this earlier in my life. So much wasted time that could've been spent listening to Failure haha.
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SirJJM wrote:
I've gone away to have my head checked I guess I need to have it looked at
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SirJJM wrote:
Every time I start listening to Hum, I just want to listen to Failure. [2]
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joybarr wrote:
Every time I start listening to Hum, I just want to listen to Failure.
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urbanpanda85 wrote:
I'm sitting in a room where a Moth is bouncing off my head.
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Mouth_Breather wrote:
Fine band.
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mk741 wrote:
I'm livin on the moon.
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NOW AVAILABLE - Failure 'Essentials'
5 Dec 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/failuregolden
Following up the release of 'Golden', Ken Andrews and Greg
Edwards created 'Essentials', a double disc package highlighting
the band's best moments and a few interesting rarities. The first
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NOW AVAILABLE - Failure 'Essentials'
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29 Nov 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/failuregolden
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