''Quietly'' is the third studio album by the

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. Recorded at Red Room Recording and Woodshed Studios in

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, WA, it was released on Translation Loss Records on 22 July 2008. Following the departure of Gregory Lahm, original guitarist Alex Vernon returned to the band alongside new guitarist Steve Brooks. Kevin Schindel joined as permanent bassist. This left Watkins and Mann as the sole remaining members who recorded previous album

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. "Generation of Ghosts" features vocals by

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). The album was released on gatefold CD, limited edition 300 translucent and rainbow splatter double LP and limited edition 700 solid black and white swirl double LP.

Track listing

Personnel

*Alex Vernon – vocals, guitar *Steven Brooks – vocals, guitar *Kevin Schindel – vocals, bass guitar *Jason Watkins – vocals, keyboards *Dave Mann – drums *Julie Christmas – vocals (track 5) *Chris Common – producer, engineer, mixer *Ed Brooks – mastering *

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– drawings, design, photography

References

Mouth of the Architect albums 2008 albums {{2000s-metal-album-stub