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. 2013 saw the band release EP 001 + EP 002 on a combined vinyl and go on two national tours in support of the release. In 2015 band released their LP ''Surface tension''.

Discography

''EP 001'' (2011)

''EP 001'' was released on September 1, 2011. For the initial release, the band packaged together packs of five download cards that were individually stamped and signed with hand written codes. The packs were banded together with vellum and sealed with a , +, wax seal. These cards were sent to friends and family as well as press and industry. The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by J. Hall. This EP contained five songs: "Atonement", "One to Ones", "Controlled Chaos", "Swan Dive", and "Poet & Liar."

''EP 002'' (2012)

''EP 002'' released 30 October 2012. The album was produced and mixed by J. Hall. This EP contained five songs: "Featherweight," "The Absence of Emotion," "Picture Perfect," "Monsters," and "Lullaby."

''Surface Tension'' (2015)

# Pulp # Rose Hips # Modern Saints # History # Wounded Sirens # Bone Scraper # Trilogy # Synesthesia # Animals # Broken Skeletons # From Toxin # Surface Tension

''Liars'' (2018)

# Razor Blades # Liars # Smile & Wave # Better Off # Acid Rain # Pulling Teeth # Typecast # Memories # Taking Sides # The Weeds

References

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