by Jason MacNeil & Corey AparThe genesis of this Pompano Beach, FL, band started from three groups: Strongarm, Shai Hulud, and the Vacant Andys. Originally led by vocalist Chris Carrabba, Further Seems Forever was rounded out by guitarists Josh Colbert and Nick Dominguez, bassist Chad Neptune and drummer Steve Kleisath, first recording the song "Vengence Factor" for a Deep Elm Emo Diaries compilation. In July 1999, thegroup released a split EP with Recess Theory titled From the 27th State. The band, known for its power pop but also for its Christian emocore tinges, released its debut full-length, Moon Is Down, on Tooth & Nail in March 2001. The group later changed singers when Carrabba went on to pursuehissolomaterial full-time as Dashboard Confessional. Further Seems Forever continued on with former Affinity frontman Jason Gleason at the helm. He brought an intensity to the music in a different form than Carrabba's previously more vulnerable vocals, and he was first introduced to fans through tracks。