We’re All In This Together

Shawn and I left home on May 14…that’s one month and some change ago. As we pulled out of his driveway on that day, I realized that we had been working so hard for so long that we had forgotten to get excited about doing this record. Well, that changed pretty quickly as soon as we got out here. I have been thinking about that kid in my parents basement, playing guitar for hours alone and day dreaming about singing his songs for people. If he knew what I know now, he wouldn’t believe the sounds coming out of the studio speakers in front of me. I almost can’t believe it myself. It’s been a long time since I was that kid, but part of him still lives inside my head. I hope he always does. I never want to lose that feeling of elation, when you turn an amp up all the way(to 11, of course) and play and E chord like [insert your rock hero here] with your legs spread out and your head held back. It sounds a little stupid to say, but that’s kind of what this is about. Innocence and innocence lost, taking your youth and encapulating it into a 3-4 minute epic song, letting the melody be your solace, singing at the top of your lungs - even if your voice cracks - so you don’t have to scream at someone. I have always thought( and maybe even told a couple of you) that if it wasn’t for music, I would have gone crazy. Everyone needs to express how they feel. Some people paint pictures, some make movies, some become UFC fighters…you get the idea. I am so grateful to have finally realized this dream of mine. I wanted to make a classic album, like the ones I grew up listening to and learning from. Now, I have it…or at least my best attempt at making one. No matter what anyone says when they hear this, no matter how many get sold, no matter how many people hear it…I am proud of it. That’s not all that matters, but it matter a lot. I have never been so proud of anything I’ver ever done. I hope you will like it too, cause I could not have done it without you. I made this record for you and I. Now, I’m coming home. We are all in this together. - Andy