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The Faint is a dance-punk/new wave music|new wave band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band consists of Todd Fink, Jacob Thiele, Dapose, Joel Petersen and Clark Baechle. The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer and included Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes, with whom the Faint toured in 2005. He quit shortly after the band was formed,<ref name=faintprofile>[http://www.thefaint.com/profile The Faint // Profile], ''The Faint'', (2005-01-27){{accessdate|2008-05-09</ref> though the Faint continued to share a spot with Bright Eyes on Saddle Creek Records. Growing up, Fink, Petersen, and Baechle skateboarded in their free-time until Fink developed knee problems, which shifted their hobbies towards making music.<ref name=faintyoutubeinterview>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyycYQfIhjg The Faint // Youtube Interview], ''BeatLawrence Interviews the Faint'', (2007-10-21){{accessdate|2008-05-09</ref> The band originally consisted of Clark Baechle, Todd Fink (formerly Todd Baechle), and Joel Petersen. They signed to Saddle Creek Records and released a few singles, but were unable to establish widespread sales. After adding Matt Bowen (musician)|Matt Bowen, the Faint released ''Media (album)|Media''. While touring, Bowen left and was replaced by Jacob Thiele. The next album, ''Blank-Wave Arcade'', had a more dance and techno influenced sound... read all The Faint top albums
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