THE FRAIL DIVISION: This is no fairy tale

The Frail Division

This is no fairy tale

© 2005 The Frail Division (837101132787)

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If the Deftones, Taking Back Sunday and Smashing Pumpkins had a child, it just might be The Frail Division.

notes

The Frail Division was born on a sleepy sixteen-hour road trip from Arkansas to Colorado in the summer of 2002. Two nineteen year old musicians and best friends talked the night away about what they loved as well as hated about today’s music. By the time they saw the Sun come over the Rockies they realized that they saw eye to eye on the musical movement they wanted to be a part of.

From there everything seems like a blur of recording sessions and tour dates. Frontman Preston Palmer and guitarist Ben Ghormley came home from that trip to join up with longtime friend and drummer Justin King to form their original band “SingleMinded.” Using the bassist by committee theory, SM tore their small state of Arkansas apart with their music and their relentless promotion. Matt Kennett joined SM to solidify their line up. Shortly after that they release their first album “Dysphoria”, selling a thousand copies basically out of the back of their van.

The following year SM releases a follow up EP “RED” which reached the same feat as it’s predecessor. They spent a lot of 2004 on the road for 80 plus dates which includes a stint in Asia as well as showcasing at South By Southwest. Their fans have rewarded their talent and hard work as they have consistently sold out the top club in Little Rock every time they play.

The next puzzle piece was changing their name; “The Frail Division” became official in the summer of 2005. Ben Ghormley states, “The Frail Division is more than a name, it’s a movement we wanted to lead. A movement of music about real life by real people.” Their style of music has a way of making you think you know what it is but then not allowing you to put your finger on it. The Frail Division takes the Deftones, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins and Tori Amos and makes their version of mainstream music hooks. They are constantly touring the southeast making a bigger and bigger name for them.

The Frail Division has shared the stage with Chevelle, Seether, Shinedown, The Exies, Blue October, 10 Years, Future Leaders Of The World, Vast and many more. They are poised to make a run at what they’ve always wanted more than anything. To make music and play it.

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  • Hometown Hero
    author: Drew Pate

    Preston's dad is my high school counselor, and Preston seems like such an awesome guy. I"m going to see them the 18th. this is the best thing to come out of greenbrier, i want to see them make it all the way. live your dreams out

  • the frail division rawks my belly!
    author: myspace.com/youplaywithurhands

    the frail division rawks my belly so much! i love their songs and they are so awesome. this is no fairy tale is the cd of cds!!!!! everyone should know about them! props to an awesome awesome belly rawking band's cd!!!!!

  • Awesome!
    author: Rachel

    The CD is AWESOME! I first heard the song, Sara, on the radio a few months ago and went crazy trying to figure out who sang it, what the song's name wa.s. so on. Finally, the guys said the song's name was by The Frail Division, and I just went crazy trying to find lyrics, songs, pics, etc. To the band: Ya'll rock! And kudos to ya'll for going from Arkansas! :D Stop by Thrio's sometime, the town'll worship you.

  • Sweet CD
    author: Casey Craig

    The only reason this CD doesn't get a 5 is because of the recording quality.. I just don't see how they could let it go sounding like that. Otherwise the CD is sweet. I'd call it Melodic Rock

  • I LOVE THIS CD
    author: katie

    THIS CD KICKS POOPIES i love it especially there song sara that was the first song i had hurd but there singers voice was just so wonderfull and the guitars and drummer and bassist. i like there song white elephant and bleeding to but my fav still would be sara. THIS CD AND BAND ROCKS!!!

  • This album was a brilliant rejuvenation of a great sound
    author: Derek White

    This album was a fantastic step forward for The Frail Division. 'Judas' (Track 1) and 'Bleeding' (Track 3) have matured noticeably between this album and the previous. 'White Elephant' (Track 6) brings back an aspect of popular music that has been largely neglected in the last decade -- the political statement. And it is brilliantly accomplished. Altogether, this album is a very powerful contribution to the genre. It is truly accessible to virtually any listener, no matter their preferences. The passion in the music can be felt from every member of the band. And, most importantly, (in this reviewer's opinion) the lyrics are heartfelt, well thought out, and above all, meaningful, which is something that cannot be said of most modern popular music. The Frail Division is definitely making a statement that needs to be made.

  • Great music, great lyrics, great band!!!!!
    author: Jansen McGuire

    This cd is great. With an awesome guitarist(Ben), crazy cool bassist(Matt), the best drummer Ive ever seen(Justin), and beautiful/mesmerizing singer(Preston), this band is by far my new favorite band! Their music isnt screaming rock or soft rock, but in between!! Theyre gonna make it big with this cd!

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