Oh, great, more FAILURE. As if the world needed another documentary about a band that peaked in the 90s and then blamed drugs and the record label for their, ahem, “failure.” But hey, at least FAILURE (aka Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards, and the dude who hits things, Kellii Scott) are giving us another chance to pretend we care.
This time, it’s “Every Time You Lose Your Mind”, a documentary directed by none other than Ken Andrews himself. Because who better to chronicle your own band’s mediocrity than the guy who’s been living it? Apparently, it features insights from D-list celebs like David Dastmalchian (who?), Margaret Cho (still around?), Hayley Williams (wait, she knows who FAILURE is?), Jason Schwartzman (okay, he’s cool), Tommy Lee (because every documentary needs a washed-up rocker), Maynard James Keenan (probably just wanted to promote his wine), Butch Vig (trying to stay relevant), Rick Beato (YouTube guy!). Prepare for profound revelations and earth-shattering truths! Or, you know, just another band doc. 😴
“Every Time You Lose Your Mind” will be gracing the screens of Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on June 27, 2025. Because apparently, that’s where all the cool kids are watching their documentaries about has-been bands. Check out the trailer below, if you dare. Spoiler alert: it’s probably just a bunch of talking heads saying how “influential” FAILURE was. 🙄
Like a flaming turd hurtling through space, FAILURE crash-landed in the late 90s, their dreams of stardom dashed by the usual suspects: drugs and record company shenanigans. But fear not, because this documentary promises to unearth the profound impact this “pioneering trio” had on the music scene. Get ready for a deep dive into the origins, downfall, and “rebirth” of a band that’s apparently beloved by their peers and “multiple generations of fans.” (Citation needed). 🤔
“Our fans have connected with the themes of depression and addiction in our music,” says Andrews, with a straight face. “The film crystallizes those connections and, ultimately, communicates hope.” Because nothing says “hope” like watching a band implode and then try to claw their way back to relevance. It’s a story about resilience, finding ways to cope, and not giving up… on milking your past for all it’s worth. 💰
To celebrate this momentous occasion, the film will be premiering at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles on June 26, complete with a rare acoustic set by the band. Because nothing screams “rock and roll” like an acoustic set from a band known for their heavy guitars and spacey soundscapes. Tickets are available at www.failurebandvip.com, if you’re feeling particularly masochistic. 🎟️
FAILURE live dates:
Jun. 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Harmony Gold Theater (doc premiere + acoustic set) 🤮
Sep. 20 – Louisville, KY – Louder than Life Fest (louder than FAILURE, hopefully)
Oct. 03 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Fest (more like Afterthought Fest)
Over the course of six albums, FAILURE has apparently exerted a “similar effect” on listeners. What that effect is, they don’t say. Maybe it’s a feeling of mild disappointment? Or perhaps a sense of existential dread? Whatever it is, their “musical communion” has intrigued critics, fans, and peers for nearly three decades. Following “Comfort And Magnified”, the trio unleashed “Fantastic Planet”, an album that’s apparently considered one of the 90s’ most “influential and innovative.” It earned rave reviews, a trove of new fans, and a headlining spot on Lollapalooza’s second stage. Oh, and let’s not forget the iconic video for “Stuck On You”, which is still stuck in our heads for reasons we can’t quite explain. The album’s legend grew over the years, spawning retrospective think pieces from the likes of Rolling Stone, Noisey (Vice), and Decibel magazine. 🙄 Failure has even been honored with covers by A PERFECT CIRCLE, PARAMORE, CAVE IN, Melissa Auf De Maur. After a 17-year hiatus, they returned with “The Heart Is A Monster” in 2015, inciting the applause of Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, and Stereogum. Their most recent album is 2021’s “Wild Type Droid”, recorded in the midst of the global pandemic. Because what better way to spend a pandemic than recording an album that no one will listen to? 🤷
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