I have found that searching for insight is more often than not a path to total darkness. Does this stop me from searching, or anyone of that matter, of course not. That said, the long road of the glass passenger seemed to merge this morning with the famed sunset strip, as a drive from L.A.'s Union Station unexpectedly brought clarity to this little album of mine. It's hard to really explain what making a record is like, or what it has come to represent in my eyes. In short, though, it is everything. With such an expectation I have come to realize that sometimes it is nearly impossible to let go and just let it be, to quote the great Paul McCartney. I'm trying though. And seemingly as winter has quickly become spring, confusion has without notice become insight. And with it, the end has finally revealed itself somewhere not far on the horizon. I haven't written much in this space over the past several months, maybe for fear that what had not yet revealed itself to me would color a page unsure. I would apologize as I have often done, but for once maybe no apology is in order. I have walked cautiously in public while trying to stretch continuously behind closed doors. I suppose this record will be the representation of those guarded sessions where my close friends and I, in noisy rooms, tried our very best to be our very best. Today on that drive that timed itself so well, from the train tracks at E. Cesar Chavez to the corner of Sunset And Doheny and then back through Silverlake, I finally heard this mess of music sound like a record. A sound I have tried so hard to hear for months without accepting that sometimes you just Don't know until the work is done. Whether it is totally there or not will take a little more time I suppose, but thank god for a Morning with no traffic. The roads don't open up too much around here and it couldn't have happened soon enough.
Don't hold me to the following (it always changes)
Annie Use Your Telescope
Suicide Blonde
The Resolution
American Love
Swim
What Gets You Off?
Spinning
Bloodshot
Lullaby
Caves
... Perhaps a bonus track
In Slow Motion (Sleazy Wednesday)
I'm glad the record is starting to come together.
I can't begin to explain how excited I am for it.
Take care Andrew.
Posted by: Ashley | March 22, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I finally got, after three years, my everything in transit tattoo. And reading this blog with song titles just makes me so... god. I don't know if you could even understand what your music means to me. And I don't know you, but I just want to say thank you beyond reason for the music you bring into the world, because it is beautiful and it brings me a kind of peace that I can't even describe. So thank you, thank you, thank you.
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v192/225/75/695615584/n695615584_2531849_8702.jpg
Posted by: Julia | March 22, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations on finding your path, Andrew. I can't wait to hear the journey.
@Julia - Wow. That is just stunningly heartfelt. I love it. Congratulations on your new tattoo.
Posted by: Chris | March 22, 2008 at 11:53 AM
:)
Posted by: Lauren | March 22, 2008 at 11:54 AM
:)
This is fantastic.
Posted by: Amber | March 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM
As usual, Andrew, your new post made my day. I'm so happy for you and so so excited for the new album.
thank you <3
Posted by: madeleine | March 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Give me more songs plz.
Posted by: Allen | March 22, 2008 at 12:07 PM
thanks for the song titles!
take as much time as you need for this record.
it's gonna be wait.
i can't even SAY how excited i am for it.
to the glass passenger, and many more after!
ps. nice tattoo, Julia! congrats!
Posted by: David M | March 22, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Thank you so much for this post, your music, and everything else you do.
I can't wait for the album and seeing you play this summer.
Posted by: Alaina | March 22, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I'm really happy to see some progress, though i have no doubt in you Andrew I was kinda bummed when the release date was pushed back. I understand how much it takes to make a record, I'm really glad that you can hear the record really coming together. from what I've heard so far it sounds amazing.
Good luck with the rest of the record!
love the new tat!!
Posted by: Kate | March 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I feel like whenever I wonder if you've updated this site and I decide to check, that's the day that you update.
I can't wait for this album; I'm so excited.
Julia's tattoo is awesome.
Posted by: Aly | March 22, 2008 at 12:29 PM
this album will probably make my year.
like everyone else, i am SO excited.
x
Posted by: sarah | March 22, 2008 at 12:38 PM
somehow your blogs always inspire me in some way. so thank you for that.
p.s.
i got an 11:11 clock tattooed the other day in honor of konstantine.
i'm such a dork.
Posted by: kelly | March 22, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I feel like whenever I wonder if you've updated this site and I decide to check, that's the day that you update.
I can't wait for this album; I'm so excited.
Julia's tattoo is awesome.
Posted by: Aly | March 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM
FIFTEENTH POST!
officially the closest post to the top ever.
i remember the DJ Rosstar interview with what gets you off...which if i recall correctly you gave to an old woman on a plane to listen to :) i'm really excited to hear your new album. i'm sure it will be superb. by the way, did you know you're in the book "high school confidential" by jeremy iversen? anyways, i hope as always you have a sunny and inspired day.
Love, Caroline
Posted by: Caroline | March 22, 2008 at 01:02 PM
cool
Posted by: jess | March 22, 2008 at 01:25 PM
thank you so much for this. I'm so excited for this album. It's going to rock my world, I know it. <3
Posted by: Danielle | March 22, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I love the way you look at life, it's just amazing. I'm so excited about the new album coming out, it's going to be fantastic.
Peace and love, maria
Posted by: maria | March 22, 2008 at 01:31 PM
i cannot wait.
Posted by: Kiersten | March 22, 2008 at 01:40 PM
I'm glad that everything is working out for you, I give my best wishes for the album. Thanks for keeping us updated, I have been waiting for a new entry for a while. I wish Spring was coming just as fast over here as it is over there. Best of luck for the album.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 22, 2008 at 01:53 PM
I AM SO EXCITED!!!!
Posted by: Kara | March 22, 2008 at 01:57 PM
I haven't checked this in quite awhile and today I was listening to some of your older stuff and wanted to see if maybe just maybe there was a hint of news and here it is. It's good to hear that things seems to be working out they way they always seem to.
I'm excited as ever for a new CD.
Good Luck.
I cannot wait.
Hanna
Posted by: Hanna D | March 22, 2008 at 01:57 PM
I think everybody can relate to this- the road to self discovery...
It sure relates alot to me... Andrew McMahon- you are my hero. Keep it going.
Posted by: James | March 22, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Stoooooked!
Posted by: Marisa | March 22, 2008 at 02:28 PM
driving is seriously the most theraputic and introspective time of the day for me. i think i learn more about my life when i am driving and blasting music with the windows down than i do at any other point in the day. anyway, i am SO EXCITED for the glass passenger, i'm sure it will be life changing. and we obviously understand that you are lacking the necessary time to keep us updated on every little detail, don't worry about that :)
-Kate
Posted by: kate | March 22, 2008 at 02:31 PM