Dan:  Lyrically, it’s the first time I explored more of an internal look approach – most of the others that came before it are about something abstract or observational. But this song has a back and forth to it (highlighted by male/female vocal parts) that is essentially a conversation with oneself (not necessarily me, but anyone). Kind of about feeling trapped/making excuses, feeling out of place and then just letting go. I think lots of people could relate.

William: Orejas is Spanish for “ears.” I first heard the word used in the context of kidnappings in Brazil, where victims’ ears are sent to their families to elicit ransom payment. The song isn’t about that specifically, but is about commodifying people for financial gain, and the means that are justified by such ends.

“The album itself is a continuation of the trajectory that began in 2010 with our first release, a 7″ single. In 2011 we released a 10″ EP, and a 12” LP seemed like the next step. So we actually decided we wanted to record a full length before we even had all the songs written.

Thematically, I’m not sure there is anything that connects all the songs together. Having two people that write lyrics for different songs makes it difficult to have a singular idea or concept at work. The sequence of the record, though, intentionally alternates between Dan’s songs and mine, and creates a duplexity that gives the record a … multiple personality disorder, I guess.

The record showcases the band’s continued exploration of textures and tones, expansive dynamics, and the delicate balance between discord and melody. The nine songs were recorded and mixed in May and June of 2013 at The Napoleon Complex in Somerville, MA, with engineer Shaun Curran. Several tracks feature vocals by Deborah Warfield (Swirlies).”