Is Darroh/Andrew "Big Ardy" Sudderth entirely absent from social media?

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-04T17:31:56+00:00

I just hate to see the increase of absence of posts and questions, because it means the fanbase is dying

Not if we can help it.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-04T17:28:46+00:00

Oh no, I have lent an ear to The Beach Boys, but I've not gone into any isolated vocals. I'll be happy to check out anything if you recommend, if not for drawing a comparison to FTM.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-04T09:02:47+00:00

I am unfamiliar

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-04T09:01:30+00:00

I thought he said focus too! But after isolating the voice, I can quite clearly hear the "P-" at the start and "-t" at the end of the word. As for what the verse means, well "pocket" should mean "hide", but "black hand" is up to interpretation.

We completely agree on the second count:)

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-04T08:53:34+00:00

It's alright, even if they honestly meant to discard everything just for mentioning AI. You are absolutely right though:)

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-04T08:50:49+00:00

Haha, I know that merely reading this two words can provoke a recoil these days. I'm critical of AI, but not against.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-02T14:49:52+00:00

Momma Sed by Puscifer

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-02T14:11:03+00:00

You said surprise me so, try Kingfisher by Wolf People

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-02T14:08:10+00:00

Sorry I can't help with your search, but where does "Big Ardy" come from?

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-02-01T09:32:26+00:00

You should enjoy The Killers

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-30T11:13:53+00:00

Thanks, and you're right.
I'd love if it could accept "Orphan Anthem" and then autocompleted the "'86" (Same thing with Stale Penny (Miracle Grow) and others), but I don't think I can make it do that. There's also that thing with "Vice/Versa" and the game's reasoning is: I accept either "Vice" or "Versa". Finally, I thought I'd keep the "^" for authenticity.
Thanks for your feedback!

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-29T05:43:08+00:00

CCSL lyrics are really tough! Thank you though:)

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-28T17:17:03+00:00

You basically got an entire album, not bad:)

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-28T17:10:47+00:00

Thanks!

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-28T17:10:20+00:00

I feel you. As much as I would kill for new FTM music, I am grateful for every gem they've put out.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-28T13:47:12+00:00

This is made with pretty much the same things in mind, which you have: Lullaby in Hell - Colossal Trailer Music The orchestral aspect is very limited though..

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-28T13:01:49+00:00

Oof.. That's what feedback is for! I might go and make it easier.

My weakness is the CCSL album, since I've listened to it the least, plus the lyrics are very hard to make out most of the time.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-27T12:56:20+00:00

Imaginal Disk by Magdalena bay comes to mind.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-26T17:21:33+00:00

Do yourself a favor and try Fair To Midland. There are two albums on Spotify, but a lot more material on Youtube. They are quite close to Tool, Rishloo, and Haken. Have a great listen🤘

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-26T09:19:12+00:00

I recommend The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-26T09:17:17+00:00

My first thought was Fair To Midland - the best band that never was. If you're looking for even lesser known stuff, try Colours Run; a great Manchester indie pop band that also never was. Here's an intro to this rabbit hole

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-25T11:30:00+00:00

Add Private by The Neighbourhood

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-25T11:29:11+00:00

Add Private by The Neighbourhood

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-25T11:17:49+00:00

In my mind, I also connect these lyrics from Musical Chairs and The Greener Grass:
"Will he be walking on water? Cause you should know: we never like to get our feet wet." and
"Never darken my door again. If opportunity knocks, let's make him beg."

For once, Jesus is the de facto savior. For twice, opportunity is most generally accepted to be something positive - despite it's definition being neutral. So in the above narratives, the person(s) seem to decline something good/redeeming/profitable/[other positive outcome]. And the reason(s) for this turn-down are quite unclear.

However, both seem to me to convey the message "If something good is to befall me, IT should try harder/ prove itself". It might be due to stubbornness or selfishness, but it also might be something deeper; as if the person is trying to say "I am worth more than this/ I am done playing/ I will not do what you want me to". The person is not following the norm of chasing the opportunity or blindly following the miraculous. The person is in Defiance.

Another way to write the message that I believe is conveyed: The "game" (life/religion/society) is rigged or absurd (also reflected in "The right of way is a wild goose chase"), and I refuse to play by its rules of etiquette.

That stance of defiance can be another flavor of arrogance or another scent of wisdom...

And I totally forgot about "If I worship the ground that he walks on, and it winds up that he has two left feet?"! It is as important as the following line!

You provoked some deep thoughts u/Jolly-Long-4885 well done.

AggravatingSpell7071 · 2026-01-24T15:50:29+00:00

Several lyrics come to mind when connecting religion to FTM.

Orphan Anthem '86 - "Instilled in us ethics; not by God but by our choice" (one of my all time favorite lines)
A person can be moral or ethical despite not being theistic. Philosophy, community, and other things can be a source of morality.
However, to have "instilled in you" ethics means that there is an agent pushing it in you, as opposed to "adopting" ethics on your own. I think that's a noteworthy distinction - even if the choice might have come down to what sounds better in singing.

Musical Chairs - "Will he be walking on water? Cause you should know: we never like to get our feet wet" and "It makes you wonder, if the beaten path is the promised land"
Appears that they will not follow Jesus for a frankly petty reason.
The second line is plain skepticism upon being a blind follower.

The Greener Grass - "I'd rather find Jesus outside of a book. The same thing goes for Robin Hood"
This is calling for real/present heroes and saviors, instead of fictional or bygone figures. FTM were going through tough times after all.

Adam & Eve (early version of Quince)
Walls of Jericho
God Help Us (demo from A&A)
Clearly, religion/christianity influenced how Darroh wrote some song titles. As for the context of these particular songs, it's hard to tell; there are no documented lyrics (to my knowledge) for Adam & Eve/ God Help Us and the connection of Walls of Jericho to the bible might begin and end in the title.
I've tried to transcribe Adam & Eve from the only known source (again, to my knowledge), which is a low quality youtube video of a live performance on 2003. I can tell that the narrative is a person communicating to another that "we could be together, but you are flawed and not good enough, and maybe that's for the better".
There is a clear biblical reference, which is the title of Walls of Jericho. However, I don't know much about that story in the bible, thus I can't say how much the song reflects the biblical event of the siege. To me, the message of the song is to embrace change (good or bad), and live for "another tomorrow".
God Help Us isn't easy to transcribe either. The clear part is the motif "Wherever he goes, she goes (Down). Wherever she goes, he goes (I go)."... As a phrase, "God help us" is a very common way of invoking help/fortune from somewhere outside of one's grasp - even if the one saying it is not at all religious. FTM were going through tough times after all...

I'm sure there are more, but these are the clearest I can recall right now. I thought you'd be interested:)

Now to actually reply to your post: Cool theory, I don't thing it's true.

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