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Senses Fail
American post-hardcore band
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 2001. Founded by vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Garrett Zablocki and Dave Miller, and bassist James Gill ; the band has seen many lineup changes, with Nielsen being the only consistent member.
The band has released eight studio albums, one live album, and several EPs.
Formation and From the Depths of Dreams EP (2001–2003)
Senses Fail's beginnings started in October 2001 after James "Buddy" Nielsen posted an advertisement on the Internet to recruit members for the band. The advertisement attracted attention from Garrett Zablocki, who then began writing with Nielsen. Later Zablocki contacted Dave Miller to join the band who also brought along his friend, James Gill. After a short time with another drummer the band came across Dan Trapp, who was only 14-years-old at the time. Before the band signed to Drive-Thru Records, James Gill was kicked out of the band due to irreconcilable differences; he was replaced by former Tokyo Rose drummer Mike Glita.
Senses Fail's traditional sound is characterized by "a slick amalgam of post-hardcore muscle and emo heartbreak," along with "unusually esoteric" lyrics. In addition to post-hardcore and emo, the band has also been categorized as screamo, metalcore, pop screamo, pop-punk, and hardcore punk, and punk rock. According to AllMusic, "Unlike many bands flying punk's pirate flag in the early '00s, Senses Fail don't go in for the jokey pop-punk sound favored by so many of their peers (especially on the West Coast). Nor do they trade in the ubiquitous emo sound, or Rancid-style retro. Instead they pursue their own course; while melodic, they don't go for obvious pop hooks." According to Alternative Press, "The band exquisitely balance their...
