Sad Songs and Wildflowers is an accelerating combination of eclectic songs that evolved through collaborative creation between band members and the inner soul of lead singer and songwriter Desmond McCaffrey. Much of the inspiration for the music comes from inner tremors that trickle into the bands creative process; a process comfortable in uncertainty, not always knowing what comes next. From one song to the next, the album moves across different styles, but holds to a certain consistency that comes alive at the push of play. The songs were recorded live in a tranquil mountain setting, with overdubs from Colin McCaffrey, who also masterfully produced the album and allowed the band to capture the essence of feeling what it is like to know music for what it is truly supposed to do.
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