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Choice Architecture

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1.
The unseen influence of the unchecked lie. Back and forth and in-between sometimes we lose but that don’t mean we never put up a fight. Sure, blame it on the best of intentions, you just want the greatest outcome I can sympathize but behind your gestures of purity, tension lurks in the darkest corners of the impotent mind. Assume you’ve got a choice in the matter, they architect it all for you. Assume you’ve got a choice in the matter, they architect it all for you. Between the automatic and reflective, self-consciousness searches for reliable guides. But in forming the answers our bias is cancer, did we choose the right path or will we struggle for life? Assume you’ve got a choice in the matter, they architect it all for you. Assume you’ve got a choice in the matter, they architect it all for you. To the question of how - there’s too much to comprehend. Too many questions asked leaves us blind to consent. To the question of why because scarcity rules and the fear of this makes us easy to abuse. Assume you’ve got a choice in the matter, they architect it all for you. Assume you’ve got a choice in the matter, they architect it all for you.
2.
Right Things 03:10
Quiet now, it’s time to behave Silence child, your outspoken opinions just get in our way Glass house is shaking from the shades being drawn though it don’t stop the light from still, still comin’ on To the back of the retinas and straight down the spine it’s a privilege to witness weakness, when it isn’t mine Oooh, your career is over, whatcha gonna do now? Oooh, you should’ve had kids, well, I guess it’s too late Oooh, you could’ve been like me, ‘cause yeah I’m sure, I did all the “right” things, "right" things Wonders will never cease, creepin’ through our memories. Shadows and light and everything in between Aching with the solace of the path laid before us we travel together but forever alone Don’t remind the crowd of that just try to make ‘em dance or else, just, ah, shuttupa your face and go home Oooh, your career is over, whatcha gonna do now? Oooh, you should’ve had kids, well, I guess it’s too late Oooh, you could’ve been like me, ‘cause yeah I’m sure, I did all the “right” things Awake for the last time
3.
Sugarpuss 03:39
See you standing there over in the corner darling You're giving us that pretty stare Been thinking about you for a quarter of a century now I I know that sounds long but we really come prepared Pick it up now Watching you work hard you're Getting them tips With those gorgeous eyes and your Ruby red lips Your energy is sunshine with a supernova kick Wanna get to the center of your Tootsie pop honey and we're both willing to lick Waiting on the flip side Hoping that you'll drop by Gonna take all night Sugarpuss honey Waiting on the flip side Hoping that you'll drop by Gonna take all night Sugarpuss honey Waiting on the flip side Gonna take all night Putting ourselves out there hoping we don't pull back empty hands If you're looking for long term loving, put us, put us, put us in your plans Wanna get to know you like the way it sounds when you call our names Come on over to our place darling I promise we ain't playing any games Waiting on the flip side Hoping that you'll drop by Gonna take all night Sugarpuss honey Waiting on the flip side Hoping that you'll drop by Gonna take all night Sugarpuss honey Waiting on the flip side Hoping that you drop by
4.
Easier Said 03:56
Chatted her up that night In the back of the van Electric energy was everywhere You may ask, how did you get there, my friend Well I’ll tell you the truth is just to listen and relax Well that’s Easier said than done Just like anything involving women and love Close the door and silence the phones Cause we’re gonna get it on just you, me, and Ms. Jones Making out in the front seat at a stop light They walked down the street hand in hand on our way back home You may wonder how to experience such beautiful, plentiful, delights Well that’s Easier said than done Just like anything involving women and love Close the door and get in the van ma’am Cause it’s time to get it on just you, me, and Ms.Hansen. I was in love with the both of you for a night or two I was in love with the both of you for a night or two Tell ‘em about it Dre Well that’s Easier said than done Just like anything involving women and love Close the door and silence the phones Cause we’re gonna get it on just you, me, and Ms. Jones Oooh now gonna get it on with you, me, and Ms. Jones
5.
Dominating conversation spouting any fact you read that wields control, you want control. Sessions of shouting come from a deep place of doubting you see yourself in others and just can’t let that go. Shout out to the smart ones who know just what they’re thinking Shout out to the clever ones who got fancy word games to play Shout out to the smooth ones who can escape the conversation Me, I don’t even know what to say Sublimating, contemplating, it’s the actions you take just to be left alone, do you wanna be alone? Wishing with conviction that’s just another prison, it's the actions you take that’ll get you home. Do you wanna get home? Shout out to the smart ones who know just what they’re thinking Shout out to the clever ones who got fancy word games to play Shout out to the smooth ones who can escape the conversation Me, I don’t even know what to say Shout out to the smart ones who know just what they’re thinking Shout out to the clever ones who got fancy word games to play Shout out to the smooth ones who can escape the conversation Me, I don’t even know what to say
6.
Jump Start 02:45
Stay lucky and wide-eyed, keep your head high and tell the truth Cause there’s plenty to fight for and some of it is worth your precious youth The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof That there's a better path off the straight line where the weird ones shake the roof The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof Take your sweet time to find the right bride There's a look in the eye when they think they’re too cute Trust but verify, don’t tolerate lies, let your actions speak for you The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof Jump start, you really gotta take it Far out if you’re ever gonna make it Jump start, you really gotta take it, far out if you’re ever gonna break it Jump start, you really gotta take it, far out if you’re ever gonna make it Jump start, you really gotta take it, far out, far out The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof Stay lucky and wide-eyed, keep your head high and tell the truth Cause there’s plenty to fight for and some of it is worth your precious youth The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof That there's a better path off the straight line where the weird ones shake the roof The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof Take your sweet time to find the right bride There's a look in the eye when they think they’re too cute Trust but verify, don’t tolerate lies, let your actions speak for you The fall will come so start the ride, the scars you earn are proof Jump start, you really gotta take it Far out if you’re ever gonna make it Jump start, you really gotta take it, far out if you’re ever gonna break it Jump start, you really gotta take it, far out if you’re ever gonna make it Jump start, you really gotta take it, far out, far out
7.
Two Ladies 05:10
Snowy Sunday and the sun is setting on a picturesque point-of-view There’s a little sunlight Cutting through the kitchen window and it shines a pretty light on the two of you Caught up in this moment, the present perfect only Can we go back upstairs and do that all again Two ladies tonight You’re looking so fine Two ladies tonight Let’s go out on the town and paint it red make it outta sight Two ladies tonight Tracing lazy circles on the back of your neck while Lana Del Ray streams through a stereo set Burdens are lifted through this rift in time Consciousness shifted until the stars align Caught up in this moment, the present perfect only Can I go back downstairs and do that one more time Two ladies tonight You’re looking so fine Two ladies tonight Let’s go out on the town and paint it red make it outta sight Two ladies tonight Living for the moment Living for the moment Living for the moment when our stars align Living for the moment Living for the moment Living for the moment when our stars align Two ladies tonight You’re looking so fine Two ladies tonight Let’s go out on the town and paint it red make it outta sight Two ladies tonight Living for the moment Living for the moment Living for the moment when our stars align Living for the moment Living for the moment Living for the moment when our stars align

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The term choice architecture was originally coined by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their 2008 book 'Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness.' Thaler and Sunstein have endorsed thoughtful design of choice architecture as a means to improve consumer decision-making by minimizing biases and errors that arise as the result of bounded rationality. This approach is an example of "libertarian paternalism", a philosophy endorsed by Thaler and Sunstein that aims to "nudge" individuals toward choices that are in their best interest without limiting choice.

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released January 26, 2024

Bradford King - Songwriter, Lead Vox, Sax
Andreas Laursen - Lead Guitar
Jake Brooks - Drums
Jason Andrews - Bass
Jason Lackie (Fastback Studios) - Mixing
Ed Brooks (Resonant Mastering) - Mastering
Noelle Smithhart - Photos
Polybanderous Productions - Graphic Design

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Now or Ever Seattle, Washington

It’s true that we’re from the city of Seattle, Washington, USA and that we formed in 2019. Beyond that we’ve been described as a veritable word cloud of sub-genres under the NOW meaningless rock category. Evidenced by the fact that no one quite knows where to place us, EVER. So come get stuck in our particular brand of limbo where not fitting in is fitting in, where the weird ones shake the roof. ... more

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