Saturday morning on the Sunset Strip

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)

Comments

[Emily Blatney]

I'm gald things are starting to come together for you. You can't go wrong. Can't wait for the new album.

Emily

[Evelyn]

what gets you off?!
wooo! i am so incredibly excited for this, take your time, I know this will be epic.
You can do no wrong.
It's blogs like these that make me smile.
See you july 12th.

Take care and god bless,
Evelyn

[tinsley]

good

[Jess]

How about an Australian tour to support the release of this new album? And not just as a support act this time.

[betsy]

god i just want this album playing over and over in my head.

[Katelyn]

I seriously teared up when I saw this.
SO excited! =)

[emily]

no cell phone. but otherwise quite excited

[the experimental film]

i love ya, man.

are we thinking april 22 or june 3?

[Ramsay]

I'm so unbelievably excited. I read your blog every day hoping for a new post. The track listing is going to make going back to school from spring break so much easier because it makes it one day closer to the new album!

[Jackie]

You sir, are an amazing person. The new album can't come soon enough, I have a feeling it'll be the best of '08.

I'll see you May 3rd, and possibly even April 11th :). Yay for the east coast & Andrew McMahon being there.

[Ahhnie]

so happy and excited!!!!

[rachel]

HEY!!!! YOU WROTE!!!!
we LOVE YOU. you have to see SweenEy ToDD when comes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it's sveet.
can't wait for the album!!!! will buy it as soon as it comes out.
such as i will buy Sweeney as soon as it comes out; on April 1ST!!!!!!!!!!

[Noel]

very awesome. gave me some clairty for the day.
Much Love

[Scott]

It couldnt have come a moment too soon. im so fired up for this record, dana hills dolphins 4 life

[Thomas Valdez]

Is it hard to find clarity with the glare of the sun from the hood of your car?

Behind dark shades that hide dark shadows. Sleepless nights and bags.

I'm glad you've found a way to put your thoughts into order. Hopefully you will learn to embrace the uncertainty, and revel in the fact that anything is free to happen. Something I've been trying to teach myself as of late.
-tom

[Cari]

I AM SOOOO EFFING EXCITED FOR THIS!!!

i love it, too, because a post about the new album MADE my christmas and now a post about the new album is making my easter.

thanks.

<3cari

[Liz]

Im so glad the record is coming together, i cant wait =).
Its nice to hear from you for the first time in awhile.
<3
Liz

[jennifer]

Beautiful as always :D

Cant Wait For The Record :D

Love Always

Jennifer

[Katie]

cannot wait for it to come out!! I hope all is well =]

[Lisa]

Thank you for the update Andrew. I know you won't give us anything less than what you consider your best. But know we'll love you all the same!

[Ellen]

i feel like i've been so disconnected from the jm world if you will. and i don't know what made me come to your blog right now. but it's good to read something new and still be in touch.

it's this time of year when i start to listen to eit again. i don't know why, but it's a very spring/summer cd for me and even if it's been 2 years i still love it.

this new record should be amazing.

i don't know what the point to what i said was or if i even had any.

Ellen.

[Benjamin]

Andrew, You do know that you could put every song you recorded on this album....because no matter what your songs sound like, they are always extraordinary! I personally think you should have more songs on an album. All of your fans can't get enough of your talent.... We need your songs! They make everyone smile! Thanks, Ben

[Kate]

Wow,
The new CD sounds awesome.
Cannot wait!
:]
What date is it being released?
Is it still the 22nd April?
Kate. xx

P.S. Come to Scotland, UK. Pleease. :D

[Andrew]

From one Andrew to another, congrats on finding your way. Take as much time as you need, and have fun with it! I can't wait.

Keep on rockin!

[holly]

im very excited for the new album! one question though, are you putting 'cellular phone' on the new record? its a great song!