New Found Glory
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| New Found Glory | |
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 Left to right: Ian Grushka, Cyrus Bolooki, Jordan Pundik, Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | NFG |
| Origin | Coral Springs, Florida, USA |
| Genre(s) | Pop punk[1][2] Alternative rock[3][4] Melodic hardcore[5][6] |
| Years active | 1997 – present [2] |
| Label(s) | Epitaph Records, Bridge 9 Records, Geffen Records, Drive-Thru Records, Fiddler Records, Eulogy Records |
| Associated acts | Shai Hulud, The International Superheroes of Hardcore |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Jordan Pundik Chad Gilbert Steve Klein Ian Grushka Cyrus Bolooki |
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| Former members | |
| Joe Moreno | |
New Found Glory is an American rock band based in Los Angeles, originally hailing from South Florida. The band consists of Jordan Pundik (vocals), Chad Gilbert (guitar), Steve Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums). The quintet's alter-ego/side project, International Superheroes of Hardcore have been known to perform as New Found Glory's opening act at their shows.[7]
Since forming in 1997 the five-piece have released three EP's, six full-length studio albums, a cover album and a greatest hits compilation album. They are renowned for their "fast and energetic" style of punk-pop, as well as their live performances which has garnered them a devout following.[8][9]
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[edit] History
[edit] 1997 – 1999: Formation, Debut EP & Nothing Gold Can Stay
The band formed under the name "A New Found Glory" in mid-1997 in Coral Springs, Florida. Jordan Pundik (vocals) met Steve Klein (guitars) and began writing music together. They recruited Ian Grushka on bass, practicing in his garage, and Joe Moreno on drums. Soon after Chad Gilbert (lead guitar), former vocalist of Shai Hulud joined to complete the quintet.
The band’s first release was 1997’s EP, It's All About the Girls on Fiddler Records. Soon after the recording of the EP, Moreno was replaced by current drummer Cyrus Bolooki and the band's lineup has remained unchanged ever since. Shortly afterwards they were picked up by Eulogy Records, who released their debut full-length Nothing Gold Can Stay in autumn of 1999; the album’s release coupled with a rigorous touring schedule soon earned the band a significant following. After the albums release, they changed their band name simply to "New Found Glory" to prevent confusion in record stores.
[edit] 2000 – 2003: Cover EP, Self Titled & Sticks and Stones
Independent label Drive-Thru Records took notice of the band’s growing fanbase and signed them to a deal. In 2000, the quintet released an EP of cover songs from film soundtracks entitled From the Screen to Your Stereo. Drive-Thru’s relationship with MCA Records ensured that the smaller label’s more popular bands would be picked up by the major; subsequently, their emponymous second album, New Found Glory, was released by MCA the same year. Their third studio album, Sticks and Stones, was released in 2002, coinciding with an appearance on the Vans Warped Tour. Both albums went on to be certified gold by the RIAA.[10]
[edit] 2003 – 2005: Catalyst
After a period of relative quiet and a stint on the Honda Civic Tour with Good Charlotte and Simple Plan, New Found Glory released Catalyst in May 2004. It debuted at number three on the Billboard album chart, selling 146,000 copies in its first week.[11]
The heavier style of the record, which included some metal and new wave influences, was due to the comparisons magazines and other media outlets would make between New Found Glory and other popular bands. Chad Gilbert stated:
| “ | Well, when Sticks and Stones came out and we were doing that Honda Civic Tour, we were getting compared to bands like Good Charlotte and Simple Plan we were angry with that. At that point, we were getting compared to more pop bands and we aren’t a pop band... [12] | ” |
Their song, "This Disaster", was featured in EA Sport's Madden 2005. "At Least I'm Known for Something" was featured in EA's Burnout 3: Takedown. This became the band's third record to be certified gold by the RIAA.[10]
[edit] 2005 – 2007: Coming Home & Cover Album
After the release and tour in support of Catalyst, the band took an extended break before beginning preproduction for another album in 2005. On June 14, 2006, Gilbert announced to MTV.com that their fifth album would be titled Coming Home and that it was scheduled to be released on September 19, 2006. He also stated that first single, "It's Not Your Fault" would be released sometime in July 2006.
The release proved popular with many critics giving the album positive reviews. It was featured on the Alternative Press end of year "Essential Albums of 2006" list.[13] However, no further singles were released and the band eventually left Geffen Records. They would later be critical of their former label after signing with Epitaph in 2008. Bassist Ian Grushka said, "My goal for this album (2009's Not Without a Fight) is to sell more copies then we did of Coming Home. We are so happy to be on Epitaph now. Our old A&R guy at Geffen was a tool so it would be like a 'fuck you' to him when we sell more CDs".[8]
From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II, the band's follow-up to From the Screen to Your Stereo, was released on September 18, 2007 via Drive-Thru Records.[14] Unlike the earlier EP, Part II is a full-length album, containing 11 songs plus one bonus track for the Japanese edition and iTunes. The first and only single from the album was "Kiss Me" and the music video can be viewed on MySpace.[15]
[edit] 2008 – present: Hits, Tip of The Iceberg EP & Not Without a Fight
On March 18, 2008, a compilation named Hits was released. Two previously unreleased songs, "Situations" and "Constant Static," are also featured on the album. This was their last release on Drive-Thru/Geffen before going on to sign with independent labels, Bridge 9 Records and Epitaph Records. In April 2008 a compilation from the Punk Goes... series, called Punk Goes Crunk, was released, and features New Found Glory covering "Tennessee", originally by Arrested Development. New Found Glory had previously released another cover song, "Heaven", on Punk Goes Metal.
On April 29, 2008, the band released an new EP with 6 tracks on Bridge 9 Records containing both new material and covers of classic hardcore punk songs. The EP, entitled Tip of the Iceberg, was released on CD, 7" and through digital music outlets. The CD also included an extra disc from The International Superheroes of Hardcore, named Takin' It Ova!. The ISHC is a side project of all members of the band and features Gilbert on vocals and Pundik on guitar, with the remaining members playing the same instruments they play in New Found Glory. All the members use pseudonyms for their "characters" in the band (e.g. Gilbert is known as "Captain Straightedge"). The band also recorded an internet-only music video for "Dig My Own Grave" with director Joseph Pattisall.[16]
Their sixth studio album, Not Without a Fight,[17] was released on March 10, 2009, and was produced by Mark Hoppus. It was released through the band's new label, Epitaph Records. Hoppus has said that during recording, they had felt like a different band altogether. Bearing a whole new enthusiasm about music and praised the process in an interview prior to the album's release:
| “ | These guys wanted to come out swinging. So we went in and tracked what I think is the hardest-hitting NFG record to date. We worked really hard to get great, gritty guitars, big drums, edgy bass, and Jordan is singing stronger than he ever has. In the band four of the five members hold fast in their opinions, and when it comes to voicing their views about what they do or don't like, there are no holds barred. Throw in me with my thoughts and Chris Holmes with his, and it made for more than a few heated moments in the control room. But it totally worked. In those short moments of disagreement and raised voices, the songs really came together, and I think it shows through in the music. It's a great album and I can't wait for people to hear this.[18] | ” |
The lead single from the album was called "Listen to Your Friends". The music video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles. The single was released December 23, 2008 in the U.S. & a day earlier in the UK, both via iTunes & AmazonMP3.
The band then released a split EP with Shai Hulud titled Not Without a Heart Once Nourished by Sticks and Stones Within Blood Ill-Tempered Misanthropy Pure Gold Can Stay being sold only at the "Not Without a Fight" tour. There are two colors limited to a total of only 400 copies and only for sale from either Shai Hulud or New Found Glory at these shows.
[edit] Musical Style and Influences
The band typically conveys a pop punk sound (alternative rock that combines power-pop melodies and chord changes with speedy punk tempos and loud guitars)[19] and often mix this with elements of hardcore punk such as breakdowns and gang vocals. In 2008 they released "Tip of The Iceberg", an EP which is arguably the band's most obvious display of their melodic hardcore influences.[20] They have also explored a more classical rock style, driven by slower melodies and chord progressions with 2006's "Coming Home" album.[21]
Rhythm guitarist Steve Klein is the band's primary lyricist, while lead guitarist Chad Gilbert is the main contributor to the musical composition of the band's songs. Klein has stated that on each album they try and capture their experiences from that period of their lives.[22]
They have cited hardcore bands Hatebreed and Madball, as well as fellow pop punk band Green Day as major influences on their career.[22][23]
[edit] Members
Current members
- Jordan Pundik - lead vocals (1997 - present)
- Chad Gilbert - lead guitar, vocals, composer (1997 - present)
- Steve Klein - rhythm guitar, primary lyricist (1997 - present)
- Ian Grushka - bass guitar (1997 - present)
- Cyrus Bolooki - drums, percussion (1997 - present)
Former members
- Joe Moreno - drums, percussion (June 1997 - August 1997)
Touring members
- Michael Bethancourt - keyboards (2005 - present)
- James Dewees - keyboards (2004 - 2005)
[edit] Discography
- Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) |
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| US [24] |
US Indie [24] |
US Heat. [11] |
AUS [25] |
FRA [26] |
UK [27] |
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| 1999 | Nothing Gold Can Stay
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| 2000 | New Found Glory
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107 | — | 1 | — | — | 136 | |
| 2002 | Sticks and Stones
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4 | — | — | 33 | 100 | 10 | |
| 2004 | Catalyst
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3 | — | — | 32 | 154 | 27 |
US: Gold[10] |
| 2006 | Coming Home
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19 | — | — | 48 | — | 86 | |
| 2009 | Not Without a Fight
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12 | 1 | — | 36 | — | 83 | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||||||
[edit] References
- ^ "Catalyst Review". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/5280086/catalyst. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ a b "New Found Glory Profile". All Music Guide. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0nfpxqejld6e. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "New Found Glory Artist Profile". AOL Music. http://music.aol.com/artist/new-found-glory/1352004. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "New Found Glory Biography". Artists Direct. http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/new-found-glory/903063. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "Melodic Hardcore Bands". Foxy Tunes. http://www.foxytunes.com/tag/melodichardcore. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "Melodic Hardcore Bands". Freebase.com. http://www.freebase.com/view/en/melodic_hardcore. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ Ambrose, Anthony. "inTuneMusic Online: Bamboozle Day 1 @ East Rutherford 5/2". http://intunemusiconline.com/2009/06/09/bamboozle-day-1-east-rutherford-52/. Retrieved on 2009-06-09.
- ^ a b "New Found Glory Interview". Student UK. http://www.studentuk.com/page/new-found-glory. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "New Found Glory Live Review". List.co.uk. http://www.list.co.uk/article/14809-new-found-glory/. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
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- ^ a b "New Found Glory - Charts & Awards - Billboard Albums" allmusic. Retrieved on June 1, 2008.
- ^ New Found Glory - 04.29.08 - Interview - AbsolutePunk.net
- ^ "New Found Glory Bio". Interscope. http://www.interscope.com/artist/news/default.aspx?nid=7374&aid=535. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "From The Screen To Your Stereo Part II Release". AbsolutePunk. http://www.absolutepunk.net/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3248. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ ""Kiss Me" Official Video". MySpace. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=17445337. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "New Found Glory Shoots New Video". MySpace. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=311464. Retrieved on 2008-04-13.
- ^ "Cyrus Bolooki Interview". Front And Centre Rock. http://frontandcenterrock.com/features/newfoundglory.html. Retrieved on 2008-10-04.
- ^ "Mark Hoppus Interview". pickRset Music News. http://pickrset.com/musicnews/1441/exclusive+mark+hoppus+pickrset+interview. Retrieved on 2008-03-09.
- ^ "Pop Punk Article". Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_punk. Retrieved on 2009-08-07.
- ^ "NEW FOUND GLORY / INTERNATIONAL SUPERHEROES OF HARDCORE - Tip Of The Iceberg / Takin’ It Ova". Disagreement Reviews. http://www.disagreement.net/reviews/nfgisoh_tipoftheicebergtakinitova.html. Retrieved on 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Interview with Guitarist Steve Klein of New Found Glory". Unrated Magazine. http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Bios/NewFoundGlory_SteveKlein.cfm. Retrieved on 2006-10-14.
- ^ a b "Interview with New Found Glory - 09.04.06". AbsolutePunk. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=168748. Retrieved on 2006-04-06.
- ^ "HEAD 2 HEAD WITH NEW FOUND GLORY". MusicHead.org. http://www.musichead.org/interviews/nfg/nfg.htm. Retrieved on 2001-04-18.
- ^ a b "Artist Album Chart History - New Found Glory". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=351721&model.vnuAlbumId=1209750. Retrieved on 2009-03-23.
- ^ "Discography New Found Glory". Australian-charts.com. http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=New+Found+Glory. Retrieved on 2009-03-01.
- ^ "NEW FOUND GLORY DANS LES CHARTS FRANÇAIS" lescharts.com. Retrieved on November 19, 2008.
- ^ "UK Chart Log: 'Nadanuf – Michael Nyman' (1994–2006)" Zobbel. Retrieved on November 19, 2008.
- ^ "CRIA Database Search for New Found Glory" Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved on November 19, 2008.
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