After many versions of their album, Your Favorite Enemies announce the release of a definite version of "Between Illness and Migration”, which they say is the original incarnation of the sound they heard when creating the album. Inspired by a concert they played in Tokyo last November where they performed the entire album for the first time, with a more defined tone, more aggressive yet more peaceful, they decided to call their artsy piece: "Tokyo Sessions”.


The album “Between Illness and Migration” topped #26 in German top 40 charts, behind Foo Fighters, Papa Roach, Danko Jones and Machine Head to only name a few. It also garnered very positive reviews: 

-„Ungemein poetisches, herausragendes Werk. Große Musik.“ -LEGACY (12/15)

-„Manche Bands Machen Musik, weil sie nicht anders können. Dieses kanadische Sextett gehört zum Glück dazu.” -VISIONS (9/12)

-“It’s a song [1-2-3 (One Step Away)] I wrote reflecting the let go of the personal elements that hold us back in our present state of saddened hearts and keep our soul captive in the despairs of the past,” explains frontman Alex Foster. -KERRANG!


It comes as no surprise that the sextet’s last European tour with …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead had the majority of its dates in Germany and happened to be sold out! This tour led both bands on a North American tour the year after and to a collaboration on singer Conrad Keely’s solo work to be recorded in Your Favorite Enemies’ home/studio/church in Canada!
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About Tokyo Sessions, Alex Foster (singer) mentioned:

“Some might totally dwell in the album and turn it into their favorite of all time, others might totally despise the outrageous abomination we have done with it… But whatever it creates, I’m ecstatically happy we did it, as it’s the sound of someone who is now free.”

“From beginning to end, “Tokyo Sessions” is really a journey of its own, a journey that has led us a long way from home, but that also made us realize how close home was. It’s the story of who we have become, as a band, and as individuals”.


A few words from Your Favorite Enemies:

"Mainly recorded live, the album has the sound of a collective let go, and is the essence of finding ourselves through a total abandonment to what feels real, not what looks right."

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The album is supported by the single “1-2-3 (One Step Away)”, which was premiered exclusively by the Kerrang! Magazine!

Videoclip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbHsF3yLr_w

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Maxime Lavoie