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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. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music GuideMore

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Senses Fail
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Aug 20th, 4:15pm
Check out the Used's live session on PureVolume!

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May 24th, 4:39pm
This is my favorite punk/emo band in my ipod. Favorite song is Bite To Break Skin.
Apr 15th, 1:53pm
the new record is just UN-BELIEVABLE!!! thank you guys & keep doing your thing ! (Y)

xCraig from Jersey!!
Mar 22nd, 6:45am
LOVEEEE them!
Dec 14th, 5:54pm
still like "All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues"
Nov 20th, 8:39am
can't wait till saturday!!! you guys are gonna tear shit up at the starland..
Nov 19th, 10:12am
Just saw you guys in Providence. You rocked it up! Had a great time. Till next time. peace!
Nov 14th, 4:45am
LUV U GUYS!!!!!