Aided and Abetted

This record is a menagerie of songs that range from slow, heart-wrenching tales to vibrant guitar-driven numbers. Hints of Pink Floyd and the Beach Boys seep into songs that evoke the spirit of Davis's other projects, such as Sleepytime Trio and Bats & Mice. As usual, Ben is complimented by a talented cast that includes: Aimee Argote (Des Ark), Ash Bruce (Zetamale), Harlan Campbell (Sirens), Cornbread Compton (Engine Down, Zetamale), Jonathan Fuller (Engine Down, Denali), Luke Herbst (Bats & Mice, Tens of Thousands, All Night), Andy Herod (The Comas), Tim Herzog (Des Ark), Dave Laney (Milemarker, Challenger), Tom Laney (Poncho Holly Bullfight Party), David NeSmith (Rah Bras, Bats & Mice), Eddie Sanchez (Fin Fang Foom), Mark Smoot (Farquhar), Eric Wallen (My Dear Ella), and Mike Walters (Jett Rink). Aided and Abetted also features a multimedia section that highlights the making of the album and a comprehensive look at each contributing member.