This 2009 album captures Echo Screen at a transitional moment, balancing established indie rock sensibilities with burgeoning electronic influences. The songwriting here is notably more introspective than on previous efforts.
- "Goodbye Old Life" was self-released by the band on their own ES Music, LLC imprint. The album was recorded over three months in late 2008 and early 2009 at Electrical Audio in Chicago with engineer Liam Watson. It features a guest appearance by indie folk singer-songwriter Clara Maeve on the track "Flicker and Fade."
- The album reached number 14 on the CMJ Top 200 chart in September 2009. Music critics noted the shift towards synthesizers and a more polished production compared to the band's earlier work.
- "Flicker and Fade," the album's lead single, received moderate rotation on college radio, although it did not chart. The band toured extensively in support of the album throughout late 2009 and early 2010.
Echo Screen is an indie rock band from Chicago, known for their blend of melodic hooks and atmospheric arrangements. "Goodbye Old Life" arrived during a period of reassessment for the band, following their earlier, more raucous output.
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