AFTER THE LIGHTS FAILED is Curious Quail's third release and second full-length story album; the songs are written from the perspective of people who have survived a global apocalypse, continuing the ongoing narrative from 2012's .:INSTANT GRATIFICATION:. including reprised characters and musical themes.

Response to AFTER THE LIGHTS FAILED:

"…you will be incredibly engrossed in their music – something I give Curious Quail major kudos for alone…I could honestly listen to the entire album repeatedly – and probably will…"

Infectious Magazine

"…the terms “wonderful” and “must-hear” seem to go out the window simply because they do not fully convey how much I love this record…"

Nanobot Rock Reviews

"…Songs like Refugee Camp are why I love music…"

Goldenmixtape

"…to some listeners, it will sound like a collection of synthy, folky indie-rock tunes, but to those that really dig in, they will catch the narrative that Shirley-Donnelly has laid out: several interconnected stories that all take place after a single catastrophic global event, each song told from a different perspective…"

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