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“Empire of Liberty” is the fourth album from MEINSCHAFT, the Southern Appalachian-based project of Evan Lipson and Evmh. Lipson was a founding member of the bands Normal Love and Satanized. Evmh produced the synaesthetic internet radio show Evcast, with each of the nearly 150 episodes pairing obscure music from around the globe with different perfumes\/fragrances. “Empire of Liberty” also features appearances from: FKA ICE, Greg Kelley, Jonathan Moritz, Ben Bennett, Jack Wright, Mike Pride, and Brandon Seabrook. “Empire of Liberty” was recorded, mixed, and produced by MEINSCHAFT in East Tennessee from 2019 to 2025, and was mastered by Alex Nagle. The album is scheduled for release to coincide with the 250th birthday of The United States of America, as a jewel case CD in a limited edition of 250 copies.<\/p>\n

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Track Listing<\/h3>\n
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  1. Freezing Rain (02:38)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Lux \u00c6terna, Part One (04:00)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Lux \u00c6terna, Part Two (04:32)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Gay Parade (03:21)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. French Erection (03:45)<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Event Horizon (03:41)<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Biting the Hand (04:18)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Remember to Remember (You Must Die) (03:25)<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Anacalypto (01:49)<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Pneumatic Waltz (03:58)<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Wave Train (03:45)<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Mother & Son (03:54)<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Haints & Sinners (05:50)<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. The Fall (03:48)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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