The agony of unfulfillment is the process by which we are slowly consumed. He who lurks is our shadow baiting the trap of illusion with desire. The masks worn by those who perpetuate the illusion of liberty aren't unlike those worn by the living few during the times of plague.
credits
from lesser of two,
released May 31, 1999
Kelly Nelson - bass guitar, vocals
Steven DeCaprio - guitar, vocals
Dave Earles - drums
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