Armageddon incorporates more pop rock inspired hooks and melodies, the album's more melodic approach is credited in songs like "Old Hymns". The band and critics alike have said that because they released the two on indie labels they had more creative freedom from when they were signed to Atlantic Records. When Welcome Home Armageddon came out, critics were quick to compare and contrast it to Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation. Their final album Chapter and Verse was described by Drowned in Sound writer Gareth O'Malley as being "cut from similar cloth to its predecessor". Lyrical themes Funeral for a Friend's lyrical themes, primarily written by Davies-Kreye, center around personal and emotional experiences. The first album Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation was focused on a disintegrating relationship, while the second album Hours was more "extroverted" in its direction, additionally discussing "war, fiscal abuse, alcohol abuse, people not giving a shit". Legacy Funeral for a Friend have been said to be a prominent influence on the British post-hardcore scene, primarily with their debut album Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation, a release which is believed by some to have set a high standard for the band to rival in future releases. James Ding of AbsolutePunk stated that: "...the album still stands tall atop of many recent releases due to the quality of the music on offer, and even though FFAF may have strayed from the style that started their career, this is still a landmark album in modern British rock music". In April 2011, Rock Sound magazine inducted Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation into Rock Sound's Hall of Fame, crediting the album as an influence on albums by bands like: Fightstar, The Blackout, Kids in Glass Houses and We Are The Ocean. Blood Youth have cited their work as an influence. Members Kris Coombs-Roberts – lead guitar (2001–2016, 2019–present), rhythm guitar (2001–2010), backing vocals (2005–2016, 2019–present) Matthew Davies-Kreye – lead vocals (2001–2016, 2019–present) Darran Smith – rhythm and lead guitar (2002–2010, 2019–present) Ryan Richards – drums, percussion, vocals (2002–2012, 2019–present) Gavin Burrough – rhythm guitar (2010–2016, 2019–present), backing vocals (2008–2016, 2019–present), bass (2008–2010) Richard Boucher – bass (2010–2016, 2019–present) Past members Kerry Roberts – rhythm and lead guitar (2001–2002) Matthew Evans – vocals (2001–2002) Andi Morris – bass (2001–2002) Johnny Phillips – drums (2001–2002) Gareth Davies – bass, backing vocals (2002–2008) Pat Lundy – drums, percussion (2012–2014) Casey McHale