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Far are a band from Sacramento, USA, spawned from the same local scene as the Deftones, their former touring partners.
After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and an album Listening Game they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You.
Their second album, Water & Solutions, was released in 1998 and attracted a cult following. The more melodic sound showcased on this album is increasingly cited as an influence on present-day emo rock bands by the rock press, ie: Thursday, Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World. Certainly it was a departure from their earlier, much more hardcore sound (although it is still far from the emo-pop that it would quickly come to inspire).
Since their 1999 split, the former members of Far have been involved in a number of projects, often quite experimental in nature. Frontman Jonah Matranga especially went on to form the now defunct band New End Original and continue his solo project Onelinedrawing. Matranga “broke up” Onelinedrawing in August of 2004. In 2005 the singer’s new band Gratitude released their debut self-titled record on Atlantic Records. Gratitude however called it a day towards the end of 2005, playing their last US Tour before splitting in December 2005.
They’ve now reformed and are currently touring the UK with a new single being readily promoted.
After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and an album Listening Game they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You.
Their second album, Water & Solutions, was released in 1998 and attracted a cult following. The more melodic sound showcased on this album is increasingly cited as an influence on present-day emo rock bands by the rock press, ie: Thursday, Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World. Certainly it was a departure from their earlier, much more hardcore sound (although it is still far from the emo-pop that it would quickly come to inspire).
Since their 1999 split, the former members of Far have been involved in a number of projects, often quite experimental in nature. Frontman Jonah Matranga especially went on to form the now defunct band New End Original and continue his solo project Onelinedrawing. Matranga “broke up” Onelinedrawing in August of 2004. In 2005 the singer’s new band Gratitude released their debut self-titled record on Atlantic Records. Gratitude however called it a day towards the end of 2005, playing their last US Tour before splitting in December 2005.
They’ve now reformed and are currently touring the UK with a new single being readily promoted.
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Bury White
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Water & Solutions
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I Like It
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Really Here
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The System
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Nestle
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Wear It So Well
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In 2 Again
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Man Overboard
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Another Way Out
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Waiting For Sunday
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Shoutbox
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n0thingfancy wrote:
saw them thursday @ deftones show. far is real good shit.
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xGetBoredx wrote:
Punchdrunk, Job's Eyes, Boring Life, Mother Mary... shit, so many good songs by Far.
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darshun wrote:
FREE d/l of this past Saturday's show @ the Knitting Factory: http://darshun.blogspot.com
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SA-TC wrote:
Tin Cans = masterpiece
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YouMeAndDaniel wrote:
one of the best emo bands out there imo. way better than snowing, hightide hotel and so on...
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wassago_ wrote:
The song Job's Eyes was featured in Buffy S01E06.
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sankathi wrote:
I don't understand how the songs from tincans aren't on here.(2)
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Bury_u_n_Time wrote:
=]
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MisterJunior wrote:
Yes
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szuma wrote:
i think that i know his voice does he singing in Gratitude ?
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YeahLikeTotally wrote:
g2loveem.
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gEEEERa wrote:
sorrows end rocks
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Jimsonisolation wrote:
I don't understand how the songs from tincans aren't on here.
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walkamongus457 wrote:
how is punchdrunk not in their top tracks
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psychosomatic1 wrote:
Pony is amazing -- love that cover !!
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Jagaren wrote:
Pony is a fun little cover. I hope to god they add more tour dates.
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haaaaaagggggg wrote:
http://haaaaaagggggg.blogspot.com http://haaaaaagggggg.blogspot.com http://haaaaaagggggg.blogspot.com http://haaaaaagggggg.blogspot.com saludos hi! hi! salutes
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Bhaart wrote:
http://a-fragile-hope.blogspot.com
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stevo80 wrote:
far... one of these bands I spent my youth with. nice to meet them here again.
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tedcathigh wrote:
listenable :-))
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