There are a couple examples of artists making their best work when they think they have nothing left to lose I can think of. Switchfoot’s “The Beautiful Letdown” comes to mind as does “Power Rangers In Space”. Essentially if someone thinks they have nothing to lose they will make the piece of art they want to make, with no inhibitions, and I really love that idea. That’s where we find the guys in our fictional band, at the end of their rope with nothing left to lose. In my universe it becomes one of the bands defining moments, following up on the success paved by their previous album, and paving the way for the future. Dancing In Ashes It truly did seem like the end for the band. After the tour for “Songs From Below” Greg Wise officially left the band to spend time with his family and finish college. Additionally although sales for the last record had been better than their first two, it still wasn’t enough keep their record contract from ending. And suddenly the band was voiceless and homeless (metaphorically at least). The guys chose to soldier on, however and record another album. With funds earned from touring the group self-financed and self-produced their next album in a studio that rented time by the hour. For this album Andrew took lead vocals on most tracks straining his vocal capabilities to the limit. For parts that were out of his range drummer Chris Peltz filled in on vocals as well. After recording the band were once again off touring wherever would have them.
Andrew Webber – Vocals, Bass, Keys George Packard – Guitar, Keys, Vocals Chris Peltz – Drums, Vocals Everything Is Beautiful – Starfield (Andrew Webber) Ammunition – Switchfoot (Andrew Webber) Salt In The Snow – The Classic Crime (Andrew Webber) House Of Mirrors – Tenth Avenue North (Chris Peltz) I Win – Starflyer 59 (Andrew Webber) Resuscitate Me – Remedy Drive (Andrew Webber) Indian Summer – The Waiting (Andrew Webber) Endless Day – Wavorly (Andrew Webber) Chance Of Sunbreak – Yellow Second (Chris Peltz) White Flag – Lakes (Chris Peltz) Foolish Father – Weezer (Andrew Webber)
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