Through Low Light and Trees

The album was recorded over a 10-day session at the Sawmills Studios in Cornwall.^[2]

In an interview for Slant Magazine, when asked about the bands musical influences on the album, Blamire replied, "A lot of our lyrics are quite concerned with looking back on the past in someway, looking back on how people change, and how they connect emotionally with their environment. And that’s kind of a historical perspective on life in a way, something I guess we’ve kind of picked up on. So yes, it’s about imagination really at the end of the day".^[3]

"Strange Moon Rising"

"Strange Moon Rising" reached no.17 in the Official UK Physical Singles chart. ^[4]

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The album title originates from lyrics in “Summer Fades", a song which reflects on "the nostalgia and excitement that comes with a new beginning", the band explained in an interview for The Line of Best Fit. The interview revealed details and meanings behind the tracks, which include, Devil in my Mind – "a dark song about getting lost and trapped in the city", Dragon – "dragons eating people" and Hotel Room – "light and momentary pleasure that might not last, but is good anyway".^[2]

In a review for NME, Laura Snapes concluded, "At times, it’s too lovely and woozy for its own good – but when the mood sours, as on standouts "Devin in my Mind" and "Erie Lackawanna", it’s really rather intoxicating stuff." ^[5]

The album was released on CD with various bonus disc / EP versions and on black / limited addition clear vinyl. A limited edition box set with additional artwork and photographs was also available.^[6]

Through Low Light and Trees was reissued in 2021 on translucent green vinyl, to mark its 10th anniversary.

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	77/100[7]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[8]
musicOMH	[9]
NME	7/10[10]
PopMatters	8/10[11]