Originally written for RPM 2008, I've finally got around to making it sound a bit better; to my ears anyway. A return to my normal subject matter of criminal activity and even more criminal lyrics.

Originally written for RPM 2008, I've finally got around to making it sound a bit better; to my ears anyway. A return to my normal subject matter of criminal activity and even more criminal lyrics.

KY69. Based on a Californian radio station that plays awesome music all around the clock. The characters are wildly in love but won't admit it. The car is outrageously sporty. Apart from everything mentioned in the lyrics, it's a true story…

A strange blend of slide guitar and synth, both new techniques for me this year. This was originally just a way to learn how the synths worked, and was never really intended to be used on the album, but the low synth line ended up catchy enough…

My second foray into multi-tracking my voice. Still a great deal to learn here, but I'm starting to figure this out.

A very raw take, inclusive of mistakes and the dog wagging his tail to play some extra parts for me. He seemed puzzled that I was singing to no one, so he assumed it must mean I was singing to him! One of the strange harmonics is due to a…

The title is a reference to the rain in "Pain" and how once the pain is gone you feel like it's a new day. My first foray into multi-tracking vocals, with mixed results. I like the effect, but I just had realized I can sing about half way…

Pain is inspired by my bout with severe nerve damage in my lower back. As anyone who has ever had a good hurt can tell you, it gives you an internal feeling of chaos that often comes and goes in waves and spikes. The music follows this pattern…