New England

Jason Anderson returns with a studio collaboration with Phil Elvrum of the Microphones/Mount Eerie. 'New England' glows with honest songs and the joy of working with friends. K compatriots Calvin Johnson, Khaela Maricich of the Blow, Adam Forkner of Yume Bitsu/[[VVRRSNN]], Mirah, and Elvrum all contribute to the music and the loose, inspired arrangements. After completely finishing an album in 2002, Anderson decided to return to the studio in the summer of 2003 and re-record the best songs from his last year of performing. The result is Jason at his finest: songs with an evolved writing style and obvious maturity. (The off-the-cuff, 'first take' sessions were so transcendent that Phil even donated a new Mount Eerie song, 'Thanksgiving,' to the project, as it was recorded with the same pick-up band and was in line with the album's vision and emotional timbre.) 'New England' is a warm, consistent group of songs that reveal themselves more with each listen. Jason's lyrics are focused, endearing examinations of the human experience; of small epiphanies and melancholy yearning. The album sees two musicians -- and great friends -- stumbling into something and capturing the moment. Phil Elvrum the producer and craftsman; Jason Anderson the songwriter and lyricist.