Purge: Seeking to release; stress, tension. Exhale the rage; disappointment, resentment. Purge; expel, dispose, cleanse. A cathartic process; venting built up aggression, conveying a message, administering anger.

Exp: Shout, shout, let it all out!

Recorded at Seagate Studio, Dundee - Summer 2013.
Additional Mastering by Jason Rees.

Purge

Stasis: A focus on attainment with seldom time for reflection. Intervals spent dreaming provide zero achievement. For moments of squander discomfort will follow. Consider yourself first before thinking of others. A desire for equilibrium, contentment, fulfilment. Met by cravings for success, remembrance, elevation. Progress or selfish? Inflicted or innate? Do we comprehend such motives and perceive their affect? A balancing act, a charade of sorts, jumping through hoops to achieve results. Self-governing forces are we playing or played? In an uncertain world, we buy into this game.

Exp: The society we live in offers opportunities for individual freedom (e.g. autonomy, diversity and independence), yet a variety of factors often restrict this (e.g. cultural, personal and social expectations). 

Stasis

Can't Complain: 8 hours of your time gone, another day passes. Your work recorded in digits for breadline wages. Question their system, excuses are given, an emotionless diatribe, rehearsed to precision. We're in a recession, a time for endurance. Be happy you have work, don't grumble, get on with it. Cut backs from the bottom up, there'll still be room at the top. A pay freeze for the workers, same old perks for their bosses. 

Exp: Ever get the feeling you're being had?

Can't Complain

Revolting Times: Yes Sir, I disagree with every word you say - each order brings resentment, each act hastens your demise. We are tired of inadequacies, pained by that which we once had being taken away. Neglect of those you represent, to whom you made a promise and betrayed. How long can this reign last, before it's stricken by decay. As your structures begin to crumble, a new hope begins to thrive. Numbers increase, ideas flourish, movements gather weight. Anticipating total collapse, there's nothing left - no remains to be saved. No regrets or hesitation, the only outcome can be change.

Exp: The hope for a better tomorrow.

Recorded at Seagate Studio, Dundee -  Spring/Summer 2012.

Revolting Times

A Shirking of Responsibility: Each action requires recording, with a reference number assigned. Many become included, their roles ambiguous and undefined. A reliance on a process, with little room for leverage, reduces singularity and creates confusion. Mistakes are pinned on the structure, it's workings or the user, by those skilled in the arts of avoidance and blame refusal.

Exp: It's not my fault...

Recorded at Seagate Studio, Dundee - Spring/Summer 2012.

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