grounded on a few common themes: the single "Death on Wheels" draws inspiration from classic grindhouse horror films, while others like "Dead End" are thinly veiled love songs. "War B." explores political undertones and the Western view of war. Other songs on the album like "Beyond True" explore the romanticism of human interaction. Alan Cross has referenced the band to sound like Radiohead and Nirvana and would go on to call them The Offspring of Grunge in his May 21, 2010, ExploreMusic podcast. (searchable on iTunes) Tracks "War B" (4:40) "Beyond True" (4:19) "Death on Wheels" (4:02) "Just Begun" (4:59) "Dead End" (3:59) "Still Waiting" (4:26) "Coming and Going" (3:03) "Show Me" (4:41) "Train Wreck" (4:45) "To Be Lost" (5:17) "Empty Holes" (4:27) The Prize (2012) The band's sophomore album The Prize was released on September 11, 2012. The Prize still includes reworked versions of songs found on APE's debut, but also features three new songs. The album was produced by the band and John Wozniak of Marcy Playground at Mushroom studios in Toronto, ON. Tracks "Lord Of Reason" (4:05) "Show Me" (The Prize Version) (3:52) "I Feel It All" (4:52) "Won't Let You Down" (4:10) "Falling Far Behind" (4:28) "Dead End" (The Prize Version) (3:59) "The Prize" (4:26) "Coming and Going" (The Prize Version) (3:05) "Train Wreck" (The Prize Version) (5:36) "We Are Lost" (4:31) Becoming (2018) The band's third album Becoming was released on October 5, 2018. Recorded at their self-built Desolation Studios in Toronto, Becoming features many exciting Canadian collaborations including writer/producer Ian D’Sa from Billy Talent and audio engineer Kenny Luong. Tracks "I am an Infinite Cycle" (1:16) "Who's Your Maker" (4:47) "The Beauty" (4:19) "Close Your Eyes" (4:11) "Ghost" (6:17) "Dead Skies" (5:22) "We Are The Truth" (4:38) "Becoming" (3:56) "Skeleton" (4:50) "Picturesque Hell" (4:28) "Better Off Dead" (5:09) "Live Forever" (5:05) "Echo" (5:38) Members Brett Carruthers – guitars, vocals, keyboards (2007–present) Steph Misayo Seki – bass, keyboards, cello (2007–present) Stu Dead – drums (2007–present) Touring members Owen Mackinder – keyboards (2019–present) Jake Hamilton – drums (2019) Former members Dimitri Anastasakis – lead guitar (2007–2010) Scott Carruthers – lead guitar (2011–2013) References External links Playdead Cult The Darkside Store Musical groups established in 2007 Canadian alternative rock groups Musical groups from Toronto 2007 establishments in Ontario