Face To Face is:
Trevor Keith - Vocals, Guitar
Chad Yaro - Guitar, Vocals
Scott Shiflett - Bass, Vocals
Pete Parada - Drums
Face To Face formed in SoCal in 1991, with Trevor and his friends Matt Riddle and Rob Kurth. In 1992, they released "Don’t Turn Away" on Dr. Strange Records. After the release, the trio was grabbed by Fat Wreck Chords, who rereleased the LP in 1994. Face To Face got an additional guitarist, Chad Yaro, and toured relentlessly over the next few months.
In 1994, the band released "Over It", which was a collection of singles and songs that the band released on compilations. The song "Disconnected" became a hit on the West Coast, as many LA radio stations put the song into heavy rotation. This exposure allowed their 1995 release, "Big Choice", to sell over 100,000 copies.
After "Big Choice", Matt left the band. Face To Face then recruited Scott Shiflett for the bass spot. The band released their self-titled album on A&M Records in 1996. More touring brought the band considerable success. Before Face To Face re-entered the studio, Rob left and Pete Parade took over the drum kit.
With a new drummer, the band recorded and released "Ignorance Is Bliss" in 1999. The album presented a departure from the band's trademark basic punk sound. They tested their talent, developing a more emo-infused sound. It worked out, as fans accepted the new album with open ears.
Once again, the band toured extensively to support their album. Soon after, they recorded 17 songs for a new album, titled "Reactionary". The songs were posted on the band’s website, and fans were asked to vote for their favorites. The 12 songs that were voted for the most went onto the album, which was released in the summer of 2000. The band once again portrays their instrumental talent and ability to make a melodic rock song with a punk edge.
1992 - Don’t Turn Away
1995 - Big Choice
1996 - Face to Face
1998 - Live
1999 - Ignorance Is Bliss
2000 - Reactionary
--- Face To Face’s debut album, which was re-released on Fat Wreck Chords in 1994, features pop-punk songs like "Disconnected", "I’m Trying", and "I’m Not Afraid".
--- A huge seller in the US, backed by the single "Disconnected". It also includes the songs "Struggled", "You Lied", and the Descendent’s cover "Bikeage".
--- The band’s first big label (A&M) release includes the songs "Resignation", "Blind", and "I Won’t Lie Down".
--- This CD features 18 live tracks recorded in September of 1997. It’s got live takes on "Blind", "Walk the Walk", and "I’m Trying".
--- The band took a break from recording for a while in order to write for this one. The music is different from the pop punk of old, but still great. Includes "Lost" and "In Harm’s Way".
--- The band’s latest release shows their maturity on 12 melodic, yet still punk, tracks. Includes "Hollow", "Disappointed", and "Solitaire".
Face To Face released "Standards and Practices", a Japan only full-length, in 1999. It includes the Ramones’ "The KKK Took My Baby Away".
The band put out their "No Authority" 7" in 1992. It features 3 songs, including "Don’t Turn Away".
The "Disconnected" 7" was released in 1993, and includes an early version of the title track.
The EP "Over It", 7 songs previously available only on comps, was released in 1994. It includes "A-OK", "Disconnected", and "Not Enough".
The "Recipe For Money" 7", released in 1995, features "Not Enough" and the Violent Femmes’ "Blister In The Sun".
The "Econolive" 10", from 1996, is 6 live songs, including "Nothing New", "I’m Trying", and "It’s Not Over".
In 1999, Face to Face put out the "So Why Aren’t You Happy?" EP. It features the songs "Bottle Rockets" and "So Long", as well as the acoustic "Everyone Hates A Know It All".
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