Early on, after we recorded the first couple of takes of Leum’s song, Silence is Sound, Nick and I chatted about Leum’s request for somebody to replace the guitar part on the song. I thought about maybe using my baritone and/or 12-string hollowbody…

Dan was (*ahem*) instrumental in very first Spice Rack Collective album way back in 2010, and we’ve gotten together a few times since then for various jam/recording sessions, including RPM albums in 2015, 2018, and 2019. Robbie and I have been…

A lovely, sweet sentiment that, to my ear, could be a love note from one hopeful individual to another, or could read as a celebration of this everchanging group that assembles to entertain and support one other each February. Like I told Leum…

Whew! Robbie wrote and recorded this whole song the evening of 2/26/2021, and uploaded a mix around 2:30 in the morning. That's dedication! I added some drums, and we went through another couple of mixes before rendering this one. (Uploaded…

Kenny's friend from Atlanta, Leum M., wrote this one. He and Kenny's other friend, Will J., recorded it over at Kenny's place, then Kenny hand-delivered the SD card over here. Sneakernet, man! :) Will provided two bass parts ("simple" and "busy…

Love can be complicated in this mixed-up world. Production notes: We recorded Leum’s first couple of passes at the vocals and guitar on 2/4. After listening back, he said he wanted someone else to re-record the guitar parts (Robbie, Matt, Nick…

Dan was (*ahem*) instrumental in very first Spice Rack Collective album way back in 2010, and we’ve gotten together a few times since then for various jam/recording sessions, including RPM albums in 2015, 2018, and 2019. Robbie and I have been…

A lovely, sweet sentiment that, to my ear, could be a love note from one hopeful individual to another, or could read as a celebration of this everchanging group that assembles to entertain and support one other each February. Like I told Leum…

Kenny kept this song in his back pocket for a couple of years after an especially sweet revelation/confession from a couple of friends. The origins were specific, but as with lots of good songs, the lyrics could describe any number of situations…

Robbie’s lament for the Earth and the state we’re likely to leave it in. (This one’s vibe reminded me of Lady in Black by Uriah Heep, which our band covered several years ago, so I tried to add drums and bass to maintain that vibe…) Robbie…