composure n : steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" [syn: calm, calmness, equanimity] [ant: discomposure]

English

Noun

1. Calmness of mind or matter, self-possession.

Synonyms

• equanimity

Translations

Composure is the first full-length album by Waking Ashland, released on May 10 2005 by Tooth & Nail Records.

Track listing

(all songs written by Jonathan Jones)

1. "Shades of Grey" – 3:10
2. "I Am for You" – 3:34
3. "Rumors" – 4:09
4. "Edinger" – 3:36
5. "October Skies" – 4:19
6. "Let Go" – 3:50
7. "Hands on Deck" – 5:05
8. "Long Shot" – 4:02
9. "Silhouettes" – 4:14
10. "Same Problem" – 3:30
11. "Medication" – 3:43
12. "Overjoyed" – 3:31
13. "Sing Me to Sleep" – 4:55

Bonus tracks

The Japanese edition of the album features, besides alternate cover artwork, two bonus tracks, which were originally released on the in Japan unavailable I Am for You EP.

"The Politics of Life" – 3:26 "Charity" – 4:30

Credits

• Andrew Grosse – bass, backup vocals
• Jonathan Jones – vocals, keyboards
• Ryan Lallier – guitar, backup vocals
• Thomas Lee – drums, percussion, organ
• The Axis Quartet – strings

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