The Way Out Is Broken is the fourth release and first EP from New Jersey band Armor for Sleep.[1] It was their last release before their disbandment in 2009 (and subsequent reunion in 2020).
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| Released | September 5, 2008 | |||
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| Length | 18:35 | |||
| Label | Sire | |||
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| AbsolutePunk | 79% link |
Background and release
editWhile on tour in fall 2005, Armor for Sleep performed a new song, titled "The Way Out Is Broken".[2] On January 12, 2006, the group released a demo of the song.[2] The band had been reportedly working on the song for their third album.[2] In July 2008, the band announced they would release an EP consisting of songs from their previous recording sessions later in the summer.[3] On August 21, "The Way Out Is Broken" was made available for streaming through the band's Myspace profile.[4]
It is exclusively a digital download EP, and has not been released on a physical medium. Fans could purchase a download card from Armor for Sleep during the later dates of the 2008 Projekt Revolution tour, allowing them to download the EP on the day of its release.[5]
Track listing
edit- "This Abyss" – 3:43
- "Vanished" – 3:26
- "We'll Own the World" – 3:23
- "Know What You Have" – 4:54
- "The Way Out Is Broken" – 3:29
Personnel
edit- Ben Jorgensen – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- PJ DeCicco – lead guitar
- Anthony DiIonno – bass, backing vocals
- Nash Breen – drums, percussion
References
edit- ^ DeAndrea, Joe. "Armor for Sleep to Release Digital EP" AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved on August 27, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Armor For Sleep post new demo online". Alternative Press. January 12, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- ^ "Armor For Sleep EP on the way". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. July 7, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- ^ "Armor For Sleep post "The Way Out Is Broken"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. August 21, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ^ "The Way Out Is Broken" Archived 2008-09-02 at the Wayback Machine ArmorForSleep.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2008.
- ^ "Armor for Sleep's Track Listing" AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved on August 27, 2008.