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This 2005 release bridges the gap between the group’s initial, stripped-back indie work and the expansive style that characterized their later output. The band spent months adjusting every electronic layer and texture during the recording process. This meticulous attention to detail creates a dense, layered experience that mirrors the mid-2000s interest in large-scale rock production.

Grand melodies and the frequent use of synthesizers give the record its specific atmospheric feel. One notable inclusion is a song dedicated to Johnny Cash that appears as a hidden track. The finished project displays a heavy, cinematic wall of sound that distinguishes it from their debut material.