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EVERY SIGN OF LIFE BIO:

The pandemic-induced entertainment halt of 2020 forced the band to reflect and refocus their musical efforts. With the core foundation of prolific singer/songwriter/rhythm guitarist Erik Kjelland, Nick Fry on bass, and Paul Metz on drums, The Mascot Theory used this time off to add lead guitarist Cory Swadley to the band, who brings a strong musical swagger and reverence to the guitar gods of the past. The new album leans heavily into Rock & Roll-inspired grooves and mannerisms. Shortly after returning from the Sonic Ranch session, the band added keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Brandon Jensen to round out the live sound, bringing his own flare to the group as well as covering Manning's keys/organ parts that are scattered throughout the new album.

 

In April 2022, the band worked with famed producer Terry Manning (Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Shakira, Lenny Kravitz, Stax Records) at Sonic Ranch Studios near El Paso, TX and recorded 13 new songs as well as 2 updated versions of classic live show staple songs to record songs for the upcoming "Every Sign Of Life" album.

 

ALBUM CREDITS:

Erik Kjelland​ • lead vocal, rhythm guitar, harmonica

Cory Swadley • lead guitar, vocals

Nick Fry • bass guitar, vocals

Paul Metz • drums, percussion, vocals

Guest Musicians:

Terry Manning • keys, organ, group clap

Brandon Jensen • keys on "Andromeda (Stripped)" (VINYL EXCLUSIVE)

Arthur Ranney • group clap

 

​Produced & recorded by Terry Manning at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, TX.

Assistant engineer Mauro Castro & studio assistant Moti Balboa.

Mixed & Mastered by Terry Manning at Compass Point Studios, El Paso, TX.

All songs written by Erik Kjelland, 2022-2024 Velvet Mystery Publishing ASCAP.

All rights reserved © 2024.

Package design & cover photo by Erik Kjelland, other photos by Arthur Ranney.

 

SPECIAL THANKS to Chuck Toler, Arthur Ranney, Jeff Funk, & our awesome family, friends, and fans for theIr support in making this album a reality. And BIG THANKS to Brandon ​Jensen for your keys and guitar contributions in bringing these songs to life at the live shows. Also a TX-sized shout-out to Chris Robinson of Black Crowes for gifting Erik a few harmonicas that were used in the recordings (Robinson was producing another band at an adjacent studio building at Sonic Ranch).

 

TRACKLISTING:

Piece By Piece By Peace

Andromeda

Lavender Blues

The Wrong Side

Shy Ones

End Of The Line

Sliver Of A Maybe

I Need You

Fast Car Getaway

Goodbye I Wish You Well

Coming Home

Stone Cold

Blowing Smoke Signals

 

BONUS TRACKS:

When I Drift Away (2022)

Best Is Yet To Come (2022)

 

VINYL-EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK:

Andromeda (Stripped)