released December 1, 2023
BREN BERRY - Vocals, Backing vocals, Guitars, Keyboards.
GAVIN GLASS - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Omnichord, Glockenspiel, Vibes.
PAUL 'BINZER' BRENNAN - Drums & percussion.
MARC MCCAUSLAND (MCKOWSKI) - Backing vocals.
Strings arranged by CORMAC CURRAN.
Strings performed by THE ORPHAN QUARTET:
LYNDA O'CONNOR - Violin.
PAUL O'HANLON - Violin.
GERALD PEREGRINE - Cello.
CARLA VEDRES - Viola.
Produced by GAVIN GLASS & BREN BERRY @ ORPHAN RECORDING STUDIOS.
Mixed by GAVIN GLASS @ ORPHAN RECORDING STUDIOS.
Mastered by DANIEL JAMES GOODWIN @ THE ISOKON, NY.
Plate photography by ALEX SAPIENZA.
Cover art by JIMMY ROONEY.
Bandcamp logo design by COLM NOONE.
Video shot & produced by SOFFT PRODUCTIONS.
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A wonderful album. I hear hints of Jeff Buckley, The Beatles and Rufus Wainright in his songwriting. Not just cleverly written songs, but with feeling. And the strings are stunning too. jane willow