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Failsafe UK
Failsafe UK formed in London in the late 1990s with Jake Pepper on vocals, Ollie Green on guitar, Ben Carter on bass, and Sam Jones on drums. Their early...
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Too Much To Ask
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Without Warning
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A Common Goal
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Cities And Headlights
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Deadwood
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Guilt On Dirty Hands
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Too Much To Ask
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Without Warning
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A Common Goal
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Cities And Headlights
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Deadwood
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Guilt On Dirty Hands
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Help Yourself
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Hope
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Mirror Mirror
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Only If We Learn
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When Words Run Out
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Failsafe UK formed in London in the late 1990s with Jake Pepper on vocals, Ollie Green on guitar, Ben Carter on bass, and Sam Jones on drums. Their early years were spent playing local gigs and trying to get noticed, a fairly common story for bands starting out in a big city.
Things shifted when their song "A Common Goal" started getting attention. It became an anthem for them, its straightforward energy connecting with listeners in a way their earlier material hadn't. Other tracks like "Cities And Headlights" and "Deadwood" followed a similar path, built on driving rhythms and direct lyrics.
As they gained more listeners, the conversation around the band changed. Some critics questioned whether their sound had become too polished or accessible compared to their rougher beginnings.
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