The first time I truly understood the power that live music could have on me, I was fourteen. My body was pressed against the front of a stage and my eyes were just about level with the feet of The Envy Corps lead vocalist, Luke Pettipoole.

It was one of the greatest nights of my life. 

I’ve watched the band grow and evolve as the years as have passed, but my love for The Envy Corps has never waned. Their sound has changed a bit, yes. What once was a heartfelt and swelling indie rock has shifted over into an indie rock base with more of an electronica backing. But I still find each of their albums to be utter genius, even if I think I might always prefer their first album most. 

The only time I have ever cried from the sheer emotion and beauty of a live song was when the band performed Baby Teeth that aforementioned evening. Luke’s whole being was within it, and his devotion to what he was singing was evident. That, paired with the lyrics and music, brought forth the tears with little effort. I have loved them ever since.

Their most recent album, It Culls You, was released in October of 2011. The way the band has evolved from that night I first experienced them is both admirable and rather astounding. They have pushed and pulled themselves so that they produce music that shows their growth — even their style of clothing has changed. 

And yet, even with this change, they lack none of their original appeal or energy. They are still soaring, atmospheric, and bone-marrow deep in their lyrics and sound.

They have, in simple terms, come out from their gradual cocoon as a butterfly.

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