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Released in the spring of 2008 after an absence of over a year, Another False Escape charts an upheaval. Following the release of Wheels Of Industry, a period of little creativity followed due to university work, and a general angst about what direction to take. Individual tracks were produced over the months that re-introduced the guitar sound as the main driver of the work. In particular Trieste stood out as something to hold onto for the future, with its gradually building soaring vocals, seeking to emulate the likes of M83 yet becoming something else entirely in the process. On the other hand, tracks like Kaito suggested a more experimental direction, with a japanese-influenced melody and spoken word diatribe about false ideas. As it was, both Trieste and Kaito somehow made it to the same record. When Another False Escape was released, the final tracks were to tie up loose ends and chart the progress from beginning to end. The risks were apparent- that the album would be inconsistent in tone and lack a certain feel. While there certainly are distinct differences, there are recurring themes that all tracks draw upon to help hold the work together. Trieste has bedfellows with the barnstorming Shards, The Maginot Line, and Flyover, while Kaito's more electronic side is shared with Join The Dots In The Sky and Key To The Castle. In amongst this is plenty of acoustic guitar and some welcome throwback tracks to the ambient acoustic works. Somewhere Sealed is an accomplished
