Note: This is fourth album from the band led by former Get Up Kids vocalist/guitarist Matt Pryor. It consists of two discs with the same songs. Disc 1 (Killed) tends to favor more stripped down acoustic arrangements, while Disc 2 (Cured) often adds more electric and orchestrated elements.
Also Note: These songs were actually recorded a couple years ago but were never officially released.
Sound: Vulnerable, heartbroken reflections that feel more tender and cuddly on disc 1 and more atmospheric and lounge-like on disc 2.
Heavy Rotation track: “Watch the World Cave In” (Cured version)
Medium Rotation tracks: “Wears So Thin” (Killed version); “Maybe I’m A Fool” (Killed version); “Heaven Sent” (Cured version); “Your Red Hand” (Cured version); “Just So Over You” (Cured Version)
Recommended: Both discs are equally worthy. Sometimes the added layers in Disc 2 (Cured) take away from the poignancy and folky rawness of the same track on Disc 1 (Killed). On the other hand, some of the more brooding tracks on Disc 1 get a beneficial spring in their step on Disc 2.
Grade: B

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