If you go back through the years, you can trace all music trends back to one creative, adventurous artist that decided to do something different. Whether it be blues, jazz, rock n" roll, or hip-hop, there"s always that creative being that paved the way. Well, From Autumn To Ashes are one of those bands. Long before it became cool, FATA were mixing the heavy, raspy screams of metal and hardcore with the poignant melodies that come with the more pop side of hard rock. Abandon Your Friends showcases this like never before. With the heavy side being heavier, and the lighter side being lighter, the album"s dichotomy is truly astounding. Not only will the band"s fans love the classic FATA tempo changes and screaming-singing, but there is also more in the mix for the casual rock fan. It"s a career album from a band whose legacy is already well established. Vagrant. 2005.