The band recorded the album almost entirely live to analog tape in the abandoned auditorium of a middle school from the 19th century.

Review collation website Metacritic currently has From the Forest to the Sea listed at a weighted average of 84 percent.

[2] This was the last album to feature keyboardist Michael Lachman; he was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Billy Matheny after his departure.

All songs written and performed by Southeast Engine.

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