Recorded by Nick Petersen at Track and Field. Strings by Elizabeth and Fred.

This was recorded second, but was released after "Island" because of "label issues." Our friend Mikey put it out and when we got them back the cds were glued inside of old thrift store records. He sent pictures of the production process--grainy and dark. It was perfect.

Between "Bees" and this we got an email address and the Topic of Food blog. We'd tried to get into the Indy's band directory but were told that since we didn't have an email address or website they didn't realize we were a real band. So, our lust for success forced us to modernize. That's why the packaging was so great--you couldn't listen to what was probably our best work. We didn't even really play these songs live that much in honor of that.

"The Death of Baseball": About the dangers of professionalization--the words are old, from a poem written in the 90's. I don't think Fred and Elizabeth had any idea what they were getting into, but after this, they had a baby.

"Sunbathers": Meaningless brooding on the theme of girls. Too hard to actually play.

"April in Kentucky": If earth and sky both have the same properties, how can you know you are not immoral? Country music for real.

"Pleasant Hill": I find the Shakers to be the only appropriate object of rock music's desire. Hard work; austerity; rabid dancing. We have things to do.

"ESP Territory": A true story: Matt and I did see the Harbinger of Chance--a calico cat--and then a bag blew by and he said, "See."
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Recorded by Nick Petersen at Track and Field. Strings by Elizabeth and Fred.

This was recorded second, but was released after "Island" because of "label issues." Our friend Mikey put it out and when we got them back the cds were glued inside of old thrift store records. He sent pictures of the production process--grainy and dark. It was perfect.

Between "Bees" and this we got an email address and the Topic of Food blog. We'd tried to get into the Indy's band directory but were told ... Read More