I like Keith's vocals overall though he certainly can hit some screechy highs and I think musically it sounds good. I suppose some of the stories aren't very important like 'Stay Divided' but it sounds nice like a campfire tale still. Others like 'If it's Bad News it can wait' I think are powerful. I was apart of this era and found myself in the earliest days somehow. Gosh how did that happen now. I uploaded an American Football song to youtube in early 2009 and then it was from there I found early Empire! Empire! and it just took off I guess. I generally liked this album. It was a long time coming though and the band ended after this ( Keith I found out joined a band called Parting). He also put out a solo album that I liked (Mt. Oriander).

So in summary, was it better than "to move forward" probably not though I felt that album actually could have shaved a couple songs and been stronger. I thought this was an enjoyable album and never overstayed its welcome.

New Mt. Oriander album is fucking incredible, best thing Keith has done since this

I just liked his EP. Also I think this album just exists to tell his own personal story, isn't that most emo bands. Also somehow they fucked me out of the Chrono Trigger parody shirt, but that's fine. This album just feels smooth. I still have a picture of that shirt. Crono Trigger isn't even the best RPG ever anyways (though it was made by a multitude of talents). I have a old Empire! Empire! Ghost Lion numbered EPCD for some reason.