''Zeros'' is the second full-length studio album by American

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. It was released on October 30, 2012 by

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. The album was composed entirely by frontman Luis Vasquez. Production and mixing duties were completed by Monte Vallier at Ruminator Audio. The theme of the record has been described as

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. Comparing the record to previous releases, Vasquez told ''Fact Magazine'', "My approach for ''Zeros'' was to be more conceptual, thematic, and visual." As of 2017, the album holds a score of 72 on the aggregate review site

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Track listing

Personnel

* Josh Bonati – mastering at Bonati Mastering,

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* Luis Vasquez –

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* Monte Vallier –

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, mixing, additional and replacement recordings

References

{{Authority control 2012 albums Captured Tracks albums The Soft Moon albums