THE FAINT
If you haven't heard of The Faint, you're missing out. If you have, learn more here. I'm gonna offer up a bio, along with links to The Faint's best stuff. So relax, listen, and most of all, enjoy.
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The Beginning
It was inevitable
The Faint is an indie rock/synth rock band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the first incarnation of The Faint was known was Norman Bailer, a reference to Norman Mailer. The band Norman Bailer also included Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes, with whom The Faint toured in 2005. He left shortly after joining and wasn't accepted into the band when he attempted to return. He therefore played no part in The Faint's current sound, though they formerly shared a spot with Bright Eyes on Saddle Creek Records. Blog Posts and Free MP3s!
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Elbo.ws RSS feed for blog posts about The Faint. Many (and I mean many) contain individual MP3s for free download. Check it out.
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While touring, Bowen left and was replaced by Jacob Thiele who helped move the next album, Blank-Wave Arcade, towards a more dance and techno influenced sound. The album was an underground hit.
The Faint -- on YouTube!
Video killed the radio star, man...
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indie music video from lalavisuals.com to the faints 'phone call'
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Danse Macabre and Wet From Birth
Partway through the creation of the morose Danse Macabre, The Faint added Dapose, a death metal guitarist formerly of LEAD. Danse Macabre was also a critical and commercial success and has helped to establish a wider fanbase for the band.Their latest album, released in 2004, is called Wet from Birth. On December 12, 2005, The Faint announced that they have moved out of The Orifice (a rented out warehouse they used to record Wet from Birth) and into a new space which has been named ENAMEL.
Question time!
Fasciinatiion
The next album
Rumors circulated the internet that The Faint would be leaving Saddle Creek before their next album, to join up with American Recordings and producer Rick Rubin. As it turns out, the band has left Saddle Creek, but to form their own label called blank.wav (which I have to say is a genius name).At last notice, the band is in the process of recording their next album, which will be titled Fasciinatiion. It's apparently set for release on August 5th.
The Faint has debuted a track from the new album, The Geeks Were Right, on the band's official MySpace page. Go listen!
The albums!
Media
The album before the addition of Jacob Thiele and Dapose. Possibly described as a stripped-down version of the band, this album still delivers solid indie rock entertainment.
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Blank-wave Arcade
This is where the new wave influence comes in, after the addition of Jacob Thiele on keyboard. Heavily synthesized, new wave influenced, my favorite.
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Danse Macabre
Like a darker version of BWA, Danse Macabre rolls in to tell about the flaws of modern society with vignettes and concepts laid over pulsing synth.
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Danse Macabre Remixes
The remix album to Danse Macabre. Features Jagz Kooner, The Calculators, and more.
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Wet from Birth
The Faint's latest release. Somewhat eschews high pitched synth for more concentration on solid bass lines. Possibly the band's lightest album, but still excellent.
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