Ahh, yes. 2011. I haven't posted in a long, long time. I get it!In a previous life I was a synthpop artist. Back in 2003 I was signed to a small independent label out of Utah, released a single, XRV, in 2004 and then a self-titled album in 2005. During the recording process, I agonized over every detail, and the finished product never really mirrored the image I carried in my head. Years went by before I could even listen to the album. But lately that dissatisfaction has mellowed. Sure, that mental red pen still clicks to life whenever one of those tunes comes up on my iPod. But these days I find myself enjoying the works for what they are - simple musical snapshots in time.
A long time ago, I came to the realization that the album was not going to make me the superstar I had once hoped to be, but it still has merit as a melodic, provocative effort. Th
e disc sold well in the synthpop circles, via iTunes, Amazon, etc., but I haven't received a royalty check in some time. So why should I be hoarding something that devoured two entire years of my life? It's like stashing your paintings in a closet.
e disc sold well in the synthpop circles, via iTunes, Amazon, etc., but I haven't received a royalty check in some time. So why should I be hoarding something that devoured two entire years of my life? It's like stashing your paintings in a closet.Well, the time has come to hang this one on the wall and move on. You can download the entire album, as well as some covers, remixes, and unreleased items here.
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