''Symphonies'' is the second EP by American

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. It consists of

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l renditions of some of the group's best known songs with a guest vocalist included on nearly every track. It was released on May 3, 2011 through

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Background

The planning and idea for ''Symphonies'' began during 2011. Guest vocalists were confirmed to be included on most of the tracks shortly after the leak for "The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions" which features

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. Due to unclean vocalist, Cody Anderson's departure from the band in 2010, Scott Barnes performs both vocal duties (singing and screaming) on the EP. This release is the first by the band not to employ dual vocalists (other than their demo) as they have been known to feature since their success.In Fear and Faith Imperial (staff review)
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Track listing

Personnel

;In Fear and Faith *Scott Barnes -

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*Mehdi Niroomand -

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*Ramin Niroomand -

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, keyboards ;Additional Personnel * Nick Martin (

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) - vocals on ''"Bones"'' * Tyler Smith (

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) - guest vocals on ''"The Taste of Regret"'' *

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) - guest vocals on ''"The Solitary Life"'' *

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) - guest vocals on ''"The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions"'' ;Production *Produced by Nick Sampson

References

{{Authority control 2011 EPs 2011 remix albums Rise Records EPs In Fear and Faith albums