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Formed:
2002 in Ridgewood, NJ

Genre:
Alternative

Years Active:
'00s, '10s






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. The following year, guitarist Heath Saraceno announced he was leaving the band. He was replaced by Zack Roach, and shortly afterwards the band returned to the studio. In 2010, their fourth album, The Fire, was released on Vagrant.

Top Albums


1. Split - Sing..
Let It Enfold You, Senses Fail
2. Let It Enfol..
Still Searching, Senses Fail
3. Still Search..
Life Is Not a Waiting Room, Senses Fail
4. Life Is Not ..
From the Depths of Dreams, Senses Fail
5. From the Dep..
Still Searching (Deluxe), Senses Fail
6. Still Search..
Renacer, Senses Fail
7. Renacer
Family Tradition - Single, Senses Fail
8. Family Tradi..
Follow Your Bliss - The Best of Senses Fail, Senses Fail
9. Follow Your ..
The Fire, Senses Fail
10. The Fire
Senses Fail - Box Set, Senses Fail
11. Senses Fail ..
Mi Amor - Single, Senses Fail
12. Mi Amor - Si..
Calling All Cars - Single, Senses Fail
13. Calling All ..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
All You Need Is Already Within YouSplit - Single2:41$1.29
2.
Can't Be SavedStill Searching3:07$1.29
3.
Real TalkSplit - Single1:47$1.29
4.
Calling All CarsStill Searching3:23$1.29
5.
Rum Is for Drinking, Not for BurningLet It Enfold You2:43$1.29
6.
Buried a LieLet It Enfold You2:59$1.29
7.
Stretch Your Legs to Coffin LengthCalling All Cars - Single3:02$1.29
8.
Calling All CarsCalling All Cars - Single3:23$1.29
9.
Coming Up ShortLife Is Not a Waiting Room2:14$1.29
10.
DB CooperLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:02$1.29
11.
BlackoutLife Is Not a Waiting Room4:54$1.29
12.
Map the StreetsLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:27$1.29
13.
ChandelierLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:40$1.29
14.
Yellow AngelsLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:42$1.29
15.
Ali For CodyLife Is Not a Waiting Room4:02$1.29
16.
Four YearsLife Is Not a Waiting Room4:15$1.29
17.
Hair of the DogLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:50$1.29
18.
Wolves At the DoorLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:27$1.29
19.
Family TraditionLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:34$1.29
20.
Garden StateLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:38$1.29
21.
Lungs Like GallowsLife Is Not a Waiting Room3:20$1.29
22.
Fireworks At DawnLife Is Not a Waiting Room2:09$1.29
23.
Waiting Room Album ClipsFamily Tradition - Single4:20$1.29
24.
Life Is Not a Waiting RoomFamily Tradition - Single3:19$1.29
25.
Wolves At the DoorFamily Tradition - Single3:27$1.29

Top Music Videos

Calling All Cars, Senses Fail
1. Calling All C...
Can't Be Saved, Senses Fail
2. Can't Be Save...
Rum Is for Drinking Not for Burning, Senses Fail
3. Rum Is for Dr...
Family Tradition, Senses Fail
4. Family Tradit...
Bloody Romance, Senses Fail
5. Bloody Romanc...
Rum Is For Drinking Not For Burning, Senses Fail
6. Rum Is For Dr...
Can't Be Saved (Closed-Captioned), Senses Fail
7. Can't Be Save...
Family Tradition (Closed-Captioned), Senses Fail
8. Family Tradit...


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