I’m excited to announce that “The Things I’ve Tried EP” will be released on December 23rd, 2017!! This EP has been about a year in the making and I’ve really put a lot of work into this project.
Full Track List
- The Things I’ve Tried
- I Spent My Weekend Drowning
- Kansas City Train
- 2nd & Main
- Dry County Blues
What Makes This Release Different & New
This EP will differ from previous releases in many ways. This 5-track release is going incorporates more finger-style guitar techniques, stereo guitar tracks, and slightly faster tempos than some of my previous work. It really feels like I’ve pinned down my ideal sounds with this EP.
Themes & Concepts Discussed
Coping with Life in Less Than Ideal Ways And Failing Miserably
The EPs main theme is sort of a tragicomic story of trying to find ways to cope with day to day life struggles but feeling trapped by the resulting disappointment that often comes from temporary solutions such as alcoholism and materialism. Below is part of a verse from the title track “The Things I’ve Tried” that reflects this theme.
“I tried drinkin’ alcohol to forget the things I saw, but every drink just brought back memories”
Running to a Place of Comfort
In “Kansas City Train”, I used my hometown to speak to the desire that most people have to leave their regular life behind for a new and brighter future. This track is more than just the desire to jump on the train out of town – It’s about wanting a new life that is free from the stressors we encounter everyday. I have always loved my hometown of Kansas City, Missouri and remember plenty of times when I was away at college longing to return to it and start a new life. The song isn’t just about Kansas City though. It’s really about the hope of a more promising future full of new friends and people who care about you. Below is a line from “Kansas City Train”.
“If your mind keeps yellin’ and you’re all stressed out -If your eyes keep cryin’ and they won’t slow down. You can pack your bags – you can leave right now. I hope you find yourself in my favorite town”
Thank you for reading about my new EP! I’m very excited about it and I hope that by reading this post you’ve been able to get a better idea of what it’s really all about. Be sure to come out to Inkwell Cafe on December 23rd for a live performance where you can pick up your copy! Both physical and digital copies will also be available from my online store as well. Thanks again! 🙂