Nicola decided to reveal lyrics to the demo tracks we are mixing. Might come in handy when you actually listen to the song. Soon. Really, really soon. (more…)

The demo recording sessions yielded eight songs, which we are now mixing. We will post a few for your consideration asap. In the meantime, here are the final song titles:

18 Down
Muscle Car
A Little Rain
Just Say When
The Expert at the Table
Camper
You Lie You Lie
Map in Hand

Basic tracks are recorded. Bass and guitar hard at work this past weekend. Listened to first trial mix. Vocals coming soon.

Last weekend we spent an afternoon engineering the nascent recording studio at Ant’s. We mic’d the drums, routed cables, and set up a headphone mix. Nic took some pictures of the set up. We still have some work to do but—I am happy to say—we will finally be laying down some tracks this Sunday. It’s going to feel so good to ‘commit’ these songs—some of which we’ve been playing since late 2007.

We’ve been planning a demo recording. It’s time to take a clean, live-sounding snap shot of five or so of our favorite songs.

Nic did some preliminary research on Philly recording studios that might fit our mood. Bil got a new job so he can treat himself to new pedals. Ant and Ian go back and forth about our capabilities to, interest in, and impracticality of recording ourselves. Songs continue to evolve.

The Short List

• I Didn’t Go
• 18 Down
• Kleenex
• Camper
• Just Say When
• Wedding Band

Ok. That’s six. We eliminated one, but I can’t remember which one.