The sixth studio long-player from the Sacramento-based post-hardcore unit, the
Rise
-issued
Instant Gratification
is also
Dance Gavin Dance
's first release in eight years to feature the same pair of scream/clean vocalists that appeared on the prior outing (
Jon Mess
and
Tilian Pearson
both lent their talents to 2013's
Acceptance Speech
). Produced by
Kris Crummett
, the 12-track set, which includes the singles "On the Run" and "We Own the Night," also features contributions from
Strawberry Girls
guitarist
Zachary Garren
,
Secret Band
Martin Bianchini
, and
Hail the Sun
guitarist and touring member
Aric Garcia
. [
was also released on LP.] ~ James Christopher Monger