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Phylogeny

by Alamance

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"Phylogeny" examines our place among the stars. A clear frustration with humanity's current trajectory is set against the backdrop of existentialism and a feeling of being utterly overwhelmed by all the problems we face in modern society. Despite the bleak scene, the song resolves to find a way forward by acknowledging the importance of the small contributions each individual can make towards a greater good.

"Phylogeny" brings a definitive edge to Alamance's more typical experimental and progressive style, as it grapples with concepts of existentialism, human progress, and our place in the universe.

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I have these times where I'm overwhelmed by the beauty of what's around me
By how we destroy without remorse, without delay
So powerless, paralyzed
Against raging tides we can't fight
We have no right
But justify extinctions

We're lost
In a world so careless
Chasing the next distraction
While I'm stuck once again
Staring up at this canvas
My lust is to explore the edges...to fill in the void
But what's the point when the problem is so endless

Staring into space...into the emptiness
I can't find my place
Among the incompleteness
Tell me how
I need to find a way
To come to terms with this
All your eyes are dead and your fire's out
No one wants to think about what happens next
Just keep in this line
Just keep burying your head
Can't resist
Can't turn away from this
As your complacency and your ignorance ignites all our progress

Will you carry this torch for tomorrow
Or watch as the fountains all dry out
Will you hold on to what has been started
It can't repair or maintain itself
Will you trade all that's worth your survival
For parlor tricks and the cheapest thrills
No matter how insubstantial we might feel
There will always be a missing detail

So end this right now
We've had enough
We know we can get out…


No matter how this seems to be in the grand scheme
What matters is the purpose we believe in
How precious is it to take what is empty
and turn it into something you believe in

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released October 10, 2023

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Alamance Oregon

Delivering a new take on Alt/Rock/Metal genres with an electronic atmosphere. This 4-piece suit founded by Singer(Josh Sorhagen) and Guitarist(Matt Pryor) have had many reincarnations of the band since 2004 originally taking roots in NJ. After relocating to Oregon and the search for a new sound, they found Bassist(Ivan Calderon) and added Drummer(Ålexander Zettas) solidifying their line-up. ... more

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