Peeling back the Masquerade or the facade we put up is something the record looks at too. The curtain is pulled and cynicism takes its place. Its really easy to be cynical and far harder to be hopeful and genuine. Weve learnt this through playing and touring but you cant be a total cynic if youre making music or films or whatever it is, making art forces you to dig deeper than that protective layer of cynicism. Stripping it back is painful, you can find things youre really not proud of but it also lends itself to a sort of acceptance that cant be attained if you dont allow yourself that vulnerability. A lot of the themes and ideas in the album come from that place.She Makes Me RealSt. AgnesMasqueradeI Like YouOver At LastAnhedoniaBarbed WireBig Empty HeartThe Burning of CorkAs I Breathe
