{"title":"Balance and Composure","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Balance and Composure\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalance and Composure formed in Doylestown, Pennsylvania in 2007. The band became part of the emo and indie rock revival of the early 2010s, signing with No Sleep Records for their debut album Separation (2011) and later Vagrant Records and Big Scary Monsters. They announced an indefinite hiatus in 2019 before reuniting in 2024 for tours and continued activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalance and Composure's sound combines emo, indie rock, post-hardcore, and grunge influences, with dynamic shifts between melodic passages and heavier instrumental textures. Their later albums incorporated more atmospheric and shoegaze-influenced production while retaining the band's central songwriting approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparation (2011, No Sleep)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Things We Think We're Missing (2013, No Sleep)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight We Made (2016, Vagrant\/Big Scary Monsters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo Sleep and Vagrant pressings of Balance and Composure's catalog have been issued in multiple color variants. Separation and The Things We Think We're Missing have appeared in anniversary editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Balance and Composure typically start with The Things We Think We're Missing (2013) or Separation (2011). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balance-and-composure-separation-green-vinyl","title":"Separation LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeparation is a seminal post-hardcore work. It's powerful and emotional sound is a must-listen for fans of the genre. With tracks like \"Void\" and \"I Tore You Apart In My Head\", the album showcases the band's dynamic range and songwriting prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540796747959,"sku":"210000092445","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4360048-3208526.jpg?v=1781154301"},{"product_id":"balance-and-composure-with-you-in-spirit-cd","title":"with you in spirit CD","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785627283639,"sku":"210000092613","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"balance-and-composure-the-things-we-think-we-re-missing-pink-vinyl","title":"The Things We Think We're Missing LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalance and Composure's \"The Things We Think We're Missing\" LP arrives on striking pink vinyl, showcasing the band's knack for juxtaposing powerful riffs with introspective lyrics. This 2013 sophomore effort hits the sweet spot between raw emotion and polished sound, echoing influences from Sunny Day Real Estate to Nirvana, making it a standout in the alt\/indie rock genre. With its dynamic range, this album invites listeners to reflect, capturing both the highs and lows of life's experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785772445879,"sku":"210000092439","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4360049-3208509.jpg?v=1783045875"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/balance-and-composure.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}