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About Me

Things Falling Apart began as a solo project for Bob Aspatore, who recorded an album mostly on his own over many late nights in an empty movie theater. Brandon Welch helped out by playing trumpet, trombone and percussion for a few songs. Fans of drone and too much reverb rejoiced! After the release of the cathartic album (which was called simply, thingsfallingapart), talk of a full Things Falling Apart band began. With six able-bodied tune-smiths selected for the job, TFA began writing and recording loud, sad songs when and where they could. They completed their first tour, in support of their album "As Above-So Below," in the summer of 05, playing venues on the west coast and the midlands of America. While the band recovered from the rigors and pleasures of touring, it was discovered that some members had wanted to stray from the TFA fold. They were summarily taken out back and shot. Much like the Ouroboros eating its own tail, the remaining members of TFA then devoured all edible parts of their ex-members and absorbed their powers and souls. After some mulling, stewing and purging of unclean spirits, they found tasty new friends and allies to join the cause. In September of 2006, they successfully released "We Carry Our Fate in Plain Sight" despite numerous attempts on their lives by an unseen and malevolent force. Having learned and re-learned the lessons of disintigration and decay, TFA took the gospel on the road once again in July '07, playing the west coast and points in-between in support of their newest album "Disintegrating!" They are now friends with the unseen and malevolent force that seems intent on bringing misery and destruction to their lives in hopes that, some day, they can use that to their advantage (or at the very least bring misery and destruction to the lives of their numerous and belligerent enemies).If paying thru paypal, hit the "buy now" button for the record you want. we pay shipping and will most likely throw in some free stuff, like a button or a cdr of one of our live shows.
"Disintegrating!" (released July 2007) $7
"we carry our fate in plain sight" (released september 2006)$8
"as above-so below" (released july 2005)$7

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/4/2005
Band Website: scratchandsniffrecords.com/tfa (not updated)
Band Members:
for booking inquires & band-related questions/comments/harrassment:

[email protected]

current line-up:
ben aldis - drums, glockenspiel, and trashcan lid
bob aspatore - guitar, organ, too many pedals
andy herald - guitar, harmonica, bass, and organ
tim walker- guitar, lap steel, synth, banjo
brandon welch - bass, glockenspiel, trumpet and trombone.

honorary members:
paul kim-guitar, percussion
ryan anthenat-loyal roadie and pale rider
george burns-god, bob v2.0

former members:
nat kundanis-grow- violin.
chad miner- guitar.
Influences: a bunch of bands you've either heard of or haven't (and all the bands they listened to when they were our age).and rain. and that weird sound the waves make when they hit the shore at 2am and you're way further out than you should be but that's okay because the rest of the band is standing with you.oh, and godspeed you! black emperor.
Sounds Like: sweet catharsis
Record Label: friend of mine records (japan only).
Type of Label: None

My Blog

TFA Bootleg series available for download HERE

hello hello hello.so for the past few years we've been giving out "bootlegs" of our various live shows with album orders. recently we've gotten some requests from people who have purchased the records...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:30:00 PST

review: "disintegrating!" by our friend in the uk, phil

here is another "friend" review of the new record. it's from our friend phil in the uk. he was kind enough to take time out of his very busy life to write a few words about the album. (oh yeah, sorry ...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:48:00 PST

review: "disintegrating!" by our friend jessica

howdy-so here's another review. this time from one of our friends (a "non-professional" critic). her name is jessica and she felt compelled to write this review. that was rather nice of her, but then ...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:21:00 PST

review: "disintegrating!" by thesilentballet.com

and now here's a "professional" review. a rather complementary one at that. -bob/tfa http://thesilentballet.com/dnn/ Score: 7/10 Imagine driving down a city street, leaning your head out the window w...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:51:00 PST

review: "disintegrating!" from our friend ryan

before the review, an explanation: several of our friends, upon hearing the new record, felt compelled to write "reviews" of it. they liked it that much. in the coming weeks (and maybe months) we'll ...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:39:00 PST

Thank you Neo-Surrealist Movement.

Well, since Bob apparently sits around and googles us all day long (just kidding Bob. Or am I?) it has come to our attention that "We Carry Our Fate in Plain Sight" on the "Top 20 underrated Albu...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:18:00 PST

disintegrating! is now available! (were big in japan, seriously!)

hello hello hello!(lots of exclamation points tonight!)the new record (disintegrating!) is now available to buy from us here on the mighty and foolish internet (yay for second pressings!). so buy it.i...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:00:00 PST

Disintegrating! available for sale soon.

Hello everybody, In case you were wondering, we have finally started cranking out a second pressing of our new album "Disintegrating!" for purchase through this site. Somewhat ...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:57:00 PST

Brandons tour ruminations

After two weeks of being back in sodden and slow Illinois, I've decided to post a tour re-cap for anyone who may be interested...John. So I whipped out my little log book I carried with me and w...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:54:00 PST

why a cardboard cut-out of george burns is taking my place on tour

hello. i'll dispense with the cordial small talk and get right down to business. 1. the band is on tour. well, most of the band. if you happen to see tfa live anytime in the next two weeks you will no...
Posted by Things Falling Apart on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:20:00 PST