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Instructed To Fail

by Breaklights

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1.
Fake Out 02:39
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Countdown to your fake out, it's everything that you wanted it to be Jazzed up for the breakdown, another fib is another fire to feed You set us up, it's hug or bust, a fantasy For heaven's sake, corroborate, your make believe You're such a fake out, and your fake out's all you need Revved up for the burnout, it's inevitable, you'll see Ruin all the fun now, blame me You're a mistake, a constant ache, it's killing me And we all try, but still despise, your everything You're such a fake out, and your fake out's all you need You set us up this time, with make believe How do you sleep at night? It's fantasy You're such a fake out, and it's all that you know how to be Your fake out's all you need (x3)
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Mainstay 02:56
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When I roll over tomorrow, I'll expect you to be gone And I won't budge at all You're leaving me at the altar, 'til the auctioneer comes on And we all shake it off It's the opposite of real life I'm the project for the down time It's a game we play on pleasant day, outside but there's a narrow path, to the bright side A sudden break from the old routine, is a true catastrophe And I know It's all that you ever wanted, so put the party hats on And we all laugh it off You're the oddball in a straight line I'll be unhinged in the meantime We'll be a-ok on a getaway, stateside But there's a narrow path, to the bright side We'll party on, until we're too far gone There's an odd frustration I feed, it's agony And it's calling me When I roll over tomorrow, I'll expect you to be gone And I won't blame you
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Drag Me Down 02:47
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This is a day for dragging down Keeping afloat when all I wanna do is drown This is a makeshift lost and found You build it up, you nail it down, just to burn it to the ground A bag of bones, an empty home, surround me A busted heart, a brand new start, confound me All those times I rushed to you, so you could look right through me Now you're not around, to drag me down That was a day for walking out Had me convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt This is a makeshift lost and found You build it up, you nail it down, just to burn it to the ground It's doom and gloom, and open wounds, that own me I'm looking for a metaphor, to show me All those times I rushed to you, so you could look right through me Now you're not around, to drag me down Everyday I pretend I'm escaping To a world where your heart isn't breaking But it's all just a daydream, it's not reality A bag of bones, an empty home, surround me A busted heart, a brand new start, confound me All those times I rushed, all those times I rushed to you All those times I rushed, just so you could look right through
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Attached To You 03:18
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It's an awkward age, when I am just another swing door But it's a brand new day, and I am just a guy you fell for We're just runaways, we'll never sleep again You wanted me to be like you You wanted me to attach to you You wanted, everything you got You got it You're an open book, that I would never wanna skim through I'm a chorus hook, that you don't wanna hum along to We're a second look, I'd just as soon forget I wanted you, belong to me, belong to you (x9)

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Recorded March 2016 @ 3CG Studios in Tulsa, OK
Produced, mixed, and mastered by STEPHEN EGERTON

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released July 11, 2016

Charlie-vox/bass
Dan-guitar
Bryan-guitar
Tron-drums/vox

Harmonic bridge octaves on "Fake Out" played by Stephen Egerton

PRESS:

"The main songwriting inspiration here is '90s punk rock. I'm reminded so much of what they used to call "post-hardcore" or "melodicore" or "emocore" back in the day. But in 2016, I think it's better just to say that Breaklights play pop-punk for adults. The songs are melody-driven for sure, but there's a real sophistication to the way that they're written. And this isn't a band that feels compelled to play at light speed. Of course you're getting a polished sound with Egerton producing - and those dense, crunching guitars really suit this band. With his warm and engaging vocal presence, Charlie is the rare singer that can exude sincerity without coming across as a total sap. As soon as the vocals came in, it was like I was hanging out with an old friend. These four songs have a nice mellowed-out vibe to them - along with strong hooks and plenty of guitar wallop." -FASTER AND LOUDER

"If you liked Lucy Loves Schroeder but not Good Charlotte, take that as a good sign for liking the songs from Breaklight’s EP" -GHOST OF BLIND LEMON

"Fast, slick, and poppy without being dull, Breaklights’ Instructed to Fail is a fun collection of songs that manages to emulate 90’s post-hardcore without resorting to parody or feeling like a murky reflection. There’s a sincerity in Breaklights’ delivery that transcends nostalgia. This is the music they want to play, the way they want to play it and the EP succeeds in large part because of that. If you missed the heyday of post-hardcore, consider Breaklights a gateway to a larger world, the same way that the post-hardcore and emo bands of the late 90’s were for me. If you’re an old fart then Breaklights may remind you of the past, while showing that the future still has a lot of promise as well." -OVRLD

"My favorite of the quartet of tracks has to be “Drag Me Down,” the most up-tempo on the disc. It sounds like a song that could come right out of the Descendents’ catalog." -JERSEY BEAT

"Thematically, Instructed to Fail covers very familiar territory--love songs from a group of angst-ridden and maladjusted dudes who can't seem to catch a break (love songs are the bread and butter of just about every great pop band). True that this sort of theme has been done ad nauseam, but who the hell cares? The songs are wonderfully catchy mid-tempo power-pop tunes that I replayed over-and-over. And first two tracks are real gems--I found myself humming the melody throughout the day." -SOUNDS RAD

"Four-song release from this band from Austin. Stephen Egerton produced it, so you know it sounds excellent. The songs are power pop and well constructed. “Mainstay” stands out to me the most after repeated listens. I will be keeping an eye for a full length from this outfit. Get this to wet your whistle for now." -RAZORCAKE

"Austin has a new pop punk band to obsess over and they are Breaklights" -AUSTINDOTCOM

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Charlie-vox/bass
Dan-vox/guitar
Bryan-guitar
Steve-drums (‘18-‘22)
Tron (‘16-‘18)
Kye-fill in guitar
Steven-fill in guitar

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