Having done that this time around, we'll be more capable of doing it moving forward.
We were able to really get into these smaller parts of the guitar work and the bass work - all these different elements mixing together in the way that they do. Moving forward, we're definitely going to have a lot more confidence. How will the vulnerability of that focus embolden the band in the future? The sound of this new record is delineated in terms of each instrument being sonically independent. Having both ends of the spectrum just creates a fuller, more balanced picture. The cleaner vocal allows for more nuance and to not deliver at a level 10 the whole time can sort of draw the listener in more. The lyrical clarity on this record has put them much more at the forefront, which is important to me.
How has restraint broadened your ability to emote and connect with the listener? The way you use your voice on the new album is a bold stylistic change.
