"Svalbard are a great example of a band who have done things The Right Way. Existing as a band for approximately 4 years before releasing their debut album, Svalbard played the slow and steady game, holding their cards relatively close to their chest. This enabled them to finely hone their craft over a number of 7”s, EPs and split releases, each time improving slightly on their songwriting and recording methodology, allowing themselves to experiment and push their sound in different directions along the way. This plan of attack enabled the band to consistently improve without the stringent spotlight, or pressure thereof, of an album. It also, rightly, seemed to keep people wanting more… "Track Listing:01. Ripped Apart02. Grayscale03. Allure04. Open The Cages05. This Is The End06. Flightless Birds07. For What It's Worth08. Melting Hands09. Never Look Back10. Pick Up The Pieces11. Leave It12. So Much For Meritocracy13. The Damage Done14. Anything Goes Nothing Stays
