former friend is mark reid and liana ahn.

[ fall 2002 ]

Since the creation of the so-called band two years ago, Mark and Liana have been consumed with an ongoing exploration of flowery shit that sounds good. They achieved a subtle encounter with their collective musical ideals in their first effort, Unexpectations, released earlier this year. The satisfaction of the album, however, was brief, because they both felt that the material did not convey their full potential, nor did it adequately express the band's creative aspirations.

Mark and Liana immediately began writing and recording new songs with a fresher, more conscious outlook. They took more risks with the writing and arrangements, while preserving simplicity to retain a certain organic quality. And sincerity. The two members truly collaborated this time, and the result is Smiling In Treats, an EP that was terrifyingly fun to make.

The new EP is a big step in the right direction for former friend, but while attempting to make sense of the obscure and appreciate every day, their sights will continue to evolve, and the possibilities will keep unfolding. At least until the cows come home. To roost. As one. Finally. Amen.

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