We started work on our new project last weekend.
The drums and bass guitar were recorded at Coupe Studios in Boulder, where the likes of The Fray, Flobots, and Devotchka have recorded projects. The drum sounds we got were great. Thanks to our engineer, Mike.
Work will continue with recording guitar tracks at home before returning to the studio for vocals. We hope to release the project digitally before Christmas.
The 6-song EP will be entitled "Skeptics In Love."
The project started with a few nostalgic songs before I realized that it was really becoming based on a theme. So, I decided to make what is the first "concept-EP" that I've heard of. The 6 songs span the story arc of a single relationship between two young idealistic lovers, telling a story of sorts, based on past experiences and observations -- a kind of amalgam of many people and relationships that I've been in and observed.
With that, I give you the song titles and the chapter synopsis:
1) Small Town Rodeo - the young couple meets, young love in a small town
2) First Time - it's about, um, THE first time. Things are good.
The Skeptics In Love Trilogy:
3) Fuck or Fight - there comes a time in every relationship when you have to decide
4) Time Was Marching - the relationship has ended and he goes off to see the wild side
5) Like The Sun - the couple runs into each other on the street and reminisces
6) End of the Line - months or years later one attempts to make peace with the past
Despite the subject matter, this may be our most upbeat project to date. We're excited about the story, the musical material, and the quality of production that is above anything we've done.
We look forward to releasing it, hoping it might mean something to you, and hearing your feedback.
In the meantime, come see us at a show and get a sneak peek at some of the material.