Funeral for a Friend: reviews, facts, and works on DeBaser

The Profile

Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band formed in Bridgend in 2001. They broke through with the acclaimed debut Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation, followed by stylistic shifts across Hours and Tales Don't Tell Themselves. Known for balancing melodic hooks with heavier edges, the band has seen lineup changes and returned to activity after a 2016 split.

Formed in 2001 in Bridgend, Wales; fronted by Matthew Davies-Kreye; notable songs include "Juneau", "Streetcar", and "History"; active 2001–2016 and 2019–present; multiple lineup changes over the years.

Reviews praise the early post-hardcore era (Seven Ways… EP; Casually Dressed…) and are mixed on the band’s later, more radio-leaning albums (Hours, Welcome Home Armageddon, Conduit). Tales Don’t Tell Themselves is viewed as a commercial setback. Vocals, melodies, and choruses are recurring themes. Publicly, FFAF are a Welsh post-hardcore group active 2001–2016 and 2019–present.

Notable Quotes

❝ In 2003, their recipe was simple: hardcore + pop punk + melodic rock + emocore.

❝ Striking setback for Welsh band Funeral For A Friend, who with this "Tales Don'Tell Themselves" from 2007 definitively take the path of "commercial" pop rock (a very ugly word, I know)

❝ "Conduit" is not a terrible record, but it already feels old upon the first listen.

❝ In conclusion, we have an album without infamy and without praise, but still pleasant and superior to many offerings in this genre.

❝ Let's start from the end: this record is probably one of the best Post-Hardcore albums ever produced (despite containing only seven tracks).

❝ Ample space given to melody, which ultimately ends up taking the lead, leaving you with a couple of choruses that, rest assured, will accompany you for the rest of the day.