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American Something
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Return to Sender
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- about
- "Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, and gnaw it still."
~Henry David Thoreau
First Story Jumper is a modern rock band hailing from Washington State. FSJ's diverse range of alternative and electro-acoustic style is both energetic and inventive while remaining open, honest, and accessible. The blend of organic and electronic offers a fresh take on Alternative Rock. Intelligent lyrics press forward as both unique and accessible to a wide audience. FSJ’s music resonates, it’s relatable and sincere.
FSJ started in 2006 as a cross state collaboration by principle songwriter and guitarist Kenneth McLarin, who resides in Seattle, with bassist Michael Ninemire and Drummer Eric Holje from Spokane. While working out songwriting demos they recruited guitarist Jae Ham and vocalist David Arnold to round out the group. Jae and Kenneth both shared a love of writing, recording, and the production process, as both have extensive experience working with artists in the Pacific Northwest.
There was an immediate draw and love of the early demo material, but it wasn't until the entire band contributed that a unique soundscape developed. Produced and recorded by the band, their debut self titled album has been released online and will soon be available on CD.
The members of FSJ have been inspired by many modern rock bands that combine passion, rhythm, melody, love of production and song craft. Their sound deftly blends many styles and influences while carving out a unique and true identity. The writing is personal and emotional and their vision of performance has allowed them to truly stand out. FSJ Combines the pop edge of Blink 182, the melodic and lyrical depth of Death Cab and the melodic prowess of Augustana. FSJ has been influenced by many artists such as Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Mute Math, BT, Switchfoot, Nada Surf, Thrice & Coldplay. During the writing and recording process they worked to define their own space, a collide-scope of electro-acoustic anthem rock, if you will.
This first story is barely on its opening chapter, the band is energized and ready to face the future with open arms. - credits
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released 07 July 2009
FSJ is:
David Arnold - lead vocals
Eric Holje - drums, percussion
Jae Ham - guitars, vocals
Kenneth McLarin - guitars, vocals
Michael Ninemire - bass
Produced and Mixed by Kenneth McLarin
Additional Engineering by Jae Ham and Cody Bonnette
Recorded at Noise Frog Studios, Seattle, WA
Additional Recording at Iconoclast, Spokane, WA
Mastered by Rick Fisher, RFI/CD Mastering
Music & Lyrics by Kenneth McLarin
All Songs ©2009 AFP Music - tags
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- Track Name: Get Me
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bleed through all this time
like right now
break through the single wall
and I cant hear a sound
the beggar in your eyes
the broken down disguise
you don’t belong
in this state of your mind
unlock the door
don’t throw it all away
so black the night
before the break of day
and I’ll find a way
to get some urgency
and I’ll find a way
for you to get me
somewhere there’s the best of me
and you know
I’m balanced on this craters edge
but I will not let go
the beggar in my eyes
the broken down disguise
I don’t belong
in this state of your mind
we ride the golden wings
of chaos
who has the will to bring them down
life in the mezzanine
couldn’t find that release
and I wont buy I wont buy that belief - Track Name: Daylight
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this boy is deaf again
yeah believe it friend
no matter what, what you say
please don’t you sympathize
yeah I realize you’re gonna do it anyway
you must be hypnotized
no I can see just what’s behind those eyes
chasing daylight to the other side
my soul condition needs to bathe in light
that soft image is a lie
they got you baby they got you one more time
love knows there a dire need
for a penitent child and a bended knee
and darker is the road
that we must travel down
shadows spin our heads
reunion is the sound
and oh the simple lies
the irony of faith
lest we not forget
the price for pity’s sake
listen to me now
the error and grief
just what did it take
that I could be set free - Track Name: Grace Drive Thru
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Batten the hatches
the seasons upon us
ease it about
or be cast aside
yeah I just cant find my bearings
in this autopilot life
I’m adrift in time
all I can do is let grace drive thru
all I can do is let grace drive
weather’s waiting I’ll bail and face it
I’ll fix my eyes on the rising light
no distant shore no morning glory
if it gets the best of me
it will get the best of me
all I can do is let grace drive thru
all I can do is let grace drive
I’ll fix my eyes on the rising light - Track Name: Right One
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your soul has the fire to act
so light it up right where you’re at
If we do seek what will we find
that all that we wanted is love, love
and all that we got is a crutch
stand up/face the day
before you get tired
don’t speak/draw the line
cause I’ll never be
the right one
cause I’ll never be
the right one
unleash your cliched regrets
at the same place where we first met
why do we seek cant we find
that all that we wanted is love, love
and all that we got is a crutch
feel the wind blow with your finger
tell me now do you know
if it always comes and it always goes
there is much time
there is no time for a sunny day
it beckons all of us
calls us all by name
feeling it now
feeling it come round yeah pull us in
it’s calling you and I
calling us my friend
there is no sign
there is a sign of a better day
and it’s you my friend
I see your face again
stand up
face the day
cause I’ve got to be
the right one
I’ve got to be
the right one - Track Name: B-Side
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Those are tears
you fight away
relics of the other day
Is it me?
lost track of time
I do believe
my eyes are blind
we rise above falling on our sword
we cradle love before the babe is born
and I’m the one that let is slide
living my life on the b side.
save your breath
you take mine
cause I don’t mind
cast a glare
no brush aside
I’m just not privy
to your beautiful mind
why don’t you tell us what it’s like
and leave this all behind
it aint pretty no it aint right
but there’s a guilty man about to die
why don’t you tell us what it’s like
and leave us all behind
do we know the company
do we know the gravity - Track Name: Break
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those reasons got you down
it’s brought you to your knees
it’s not quite what you wanted
but really what you need
and buried in the depths
we find the will to say
never mind the monsters
they aren’t real anyway
these feelings got you now
I hope that you will find
in staring down forever
an old familiar sign
and buried underground
we need the light of day
let’s fiddle with the static
in a good o’l fashioned way
your voice is breaking up
and I am breaking down
will I ever see you again?
like I used to
the warm arms of a friend
how I’ve missed you
your voice is in the wind
will speak to me
your voice is in the wind
will speak to me
your voice is in the wind
it’s brought me to my knees
it’s not quite what I wanted
but really what I need - Track Name: American Something
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my stereotype is grey
my indexing is all worn out
it won't chase these blues away
In the land of the free
more bullets for my magazine
american cliché
the rise and fall of everything extraordinary
yet I’m still selling
these Sovereign rights do stain
the sycophants’ may rule till the day of reckoning
yet I’m still selling, I’m still selling out
we peddle useless fame
we're building up the fairy tale
that all should know your name
and we all wear black and blue
We all should know the obvious, me over you
is everything so grand
living to supply their demands
american cliché
the life and times of anything but ordinary
yet I’m still selling
these Sovereign rights do stain
the sycophants’ may rule till the day of reckoning
yet I’m still selling, yeah I’m still selling out - Track Name: Waste Time
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There’s no doubt he’s trying to kill me
And I’m back against the wall
And he rises up to touch me
And so we all must take a fall
And I barely made the preview
The best part of the show
Yeah I’d like to waste time
Cause he is no friend of mine
And he ratchets up the pressure
On another close, close call
And you might say he's a stalker - Track Name: Wheel
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so here it is
find yourself to lose your soul again
fate is a loyal friend
and live or die
we scale to find the everlasting heights
oh the roaring light
and I’m still waiting
rolling on this wheel can I get back
and I’m still praying
rolling on this wheel can I get back
So there it went
find your soul to lose yourself again
fate is not friend
so dress in black
let’s bury this and take a step back
oh the roaring light
I said oh the roaring light - Track Name: Return to Sender
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it’s not over and you think it is
well it’s simply something that simply is
grows old slowly at first
it’s not over and the time it kills
there’s always something a bitter pill
you won’t be safe in the past
the demons last
day side everything is gone
I’m not the only one
return to sender
grey side and your upside down
I never felt the ground
return to sender
I’ve got time and my blurry eyes
I’ve got time yeah I’m living tonight
I’ve got time, always time for you, baby
it’s not over and you think it is
it’s simply something that simply is
thank God for this time we can’t resist
day side everything is wrong
I’m not the only one
return to sender
day side and your upside down
I never felt the ground
return to sender
