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Members: Zack LeFevers, Matt LeFevers, Kenny Rice

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- all songs copyright 2008 - 2011, Matt LeFevers -

This Glass Embrace has always been a band with two faces. Their previous outing, 2008's monolithic concept album "A Ghost in the Photograph", was woven from the twin strains of delicate acoustic pop and driving post-hardcore. With their follow-up, the band has decided to embrace this dichotomy with open arms.

"Brother, We Are Devils!" is a record split in two. The first half, led by the concise opener "Egypt", is largely acoustic, melding confessional bedroom-pop with a touch of folk. From the upbeat "Somewhere With Seasons" to the quiet and unflinchingly honest "It All Cuts Both Ways, Now", the lyrics trace a portrait of modern claustrophobia; the lures of wanderlust and the dull ache of those left behind.

In the second half, soft guitars and chiming keys give way to angular, guitar-driven rock. Questions of betrayal, love, and faith are sung and screamed over brooding indie rock as the three-piece band kicks into high gear. "The Apple of Discord" blends growling bass and furious drums with stabs of guitar and keyboard, giving way to a soaring chorus. The sprawling piano epic "The Footsteps Die Out For Ever" builds from a quiet prelude to end with a roar of layered guitars and vocals.

Together, these disparate sounds and myriad stories create a singular narrative, fueled by deep dissatisfaction and an even deeper faith in something better.

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"Brother, We Are Devils!" (2011) available through:
Bandcamp (free download!) | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

"Reach Forever Failing For The Stars - EP" (2009) available through:
Bandcamp (free download!)

"A Ghost in the Photograph" (2008) available through:
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"A Picture So Clear - single" (2007) available through:
Bandcamp (free download!) | iTunes | CD Baby