In 2014 I decided to start working on a new solo album with the working title The wolf is at the door / let’s invite him inside / it’s getting cold out there.  I thought I would probably complete the record in 2015 or 2016 because, unlike previous records such as Blood and Scotch/Valentine (2012) or Louder, Longer, Lobster (2007), I was not going to do the record as a one-month project but rather would take as much time as I needed to.  I had no idea that would be 8 years.

There are some pretty good reasons that this album has been a long time in development.  For one thing, I got involved in several other musical projects with other bands.  First I joined Robots From the Future, then Fistful of Datas, and finally my current band, Awkward Bodies.  I also sat in with several other bands.  Secondly, my life went through a number of personal and professional changes that had nothing to do with music.  There was also my involvement in the Witness Underground film. But, through it all, I have been writing and recording music.  A lot of music.  Too much music.

So here I am with an update.  FINALLY.  I am happy to report that the album is now entering the final stage.  There are only a few overdubs left but as of last night the track selection and order has been decided on, the release title and cover image for the album have been decided on, and I have a rough mix of the album and I’m very happy with the result.  My new album has a final shape and I am looking forward to sharing it with the world.  On vinyl.  🙂

More to come!

P. S. – I hope I will be able to complete my next album in a shorter period of time.  I’ll try.  Promise.