This is a track of serendipity (is that how you spell that?) I was hours from deadline, lots of mixing left to do, and this track was FAR from done. I love the congas in this one. In general, this is a fun one for me. For once I actually don't…

Bouncy, with ear candy. Wanted to do something different with this one, keep it from being too predictable. I think I succeeded. I also happen to really like my "squawk, squawk" gtr stabs in the verses.

I am Ironman. With this one, I purposely kept it stripped down. I could have lavished it up, but I wanted the tone to match the stark clarity of realization. Sometimes this one sounds thin to me, but stark clarity sometimes has the same: "That…

Wanted to make this one drive. It's meant to be listened to as loud as possible.

Little instrumental bluesy number at request of Tess and Bethan... later the backdrop to comedy/blushes

Swallows & Amazons by Jack Merlot copyright 2009 all rights reserved --- --- --- she cut a fine figure in those hospital scrubs and when I saw her I knew she'd be mine but that was before she met the jack of clubs before she took to drinking…

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In remembrance of Paul Hey, a lovable and dedicated alcoholic.