Feb9: Statues & Stones

by Mike Gibson

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1.	Statues & Stones 02:28	buy track
2.	Hold Back The River [ft. The Action!] 05:17	buy track
3.	Voodoo Queen 03:46	buy track
4.	Susie Cheerleader [ft. The Amazing Shakes] 03:33	buy track
5.	The Light Is Winning 03:36	buy track
6.	Loud Pants 03:20	buy track
7.	Happy Birthday 01:44	buy track
8.	You Stole My Fun 02:56	buy track
9.	Dinosaur [ft. The Amazing Shakes] 03:54	buy track
10.	Waltzing With Marie Laveau [ft. The Action!] 04:55	buy track
11.	Airport Edibles 02:22	buy track
12.	You Can't Stop Me 03:28	buy track
13.	You're Still In There Somewhere 03:34	buy track
14.	Leap Year 04:22	buy track

about

On February 1st 2024 my wife and I and some friends flew to New Orleans for a long weekend.

New Orleans is a city most known for two things: partying, and being destroyed. These two factors may feel like opposing forces but in New Orleans they work together. To me, it was very clear that this city, and the people who live and work there, are fully aware they could be washed away at any moment; and yet the party continues. But the party is not meant as distraction, but as acceptance. This is a city that celebrates life in the face of death. And I felt it in my bones the entire time I was there.

That feeling influenced a lot of this record, and allowed me to see some of my fears in a different, more positive light. At least for a little while. It also brought me back to my love of American roots music - another NOLA staple - from gospel to soul, from jazz to rock & roll. This is is probably the closest to an "Americana" record I'll ever make.

Of course there's also some silliness and a couple of powerpop bangers on here as well; I know what I'm about. But it was fun to work with a different mindset, one I hope I don't fully lose touch with.

Big thanks to all of my collaborators and to anyone who listens. I can't believe I have been doing this challenge for 9 years.

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released March 1, 2024

Credits:
Nurse Backbeat: drums on Susie Cheerleader & Dinosaur
Adam Carkey: bass on Hold Back The River & Waltzing With Marie Laveau
Craig Chamberlain: drums on Hold Back The River & Waltzing With Marie Laveau
Rachel Gibson: french horn on Leap Year, claps on You Stole My Fun
Sam Gibson: drums and claps on You Stole My Fun
Moonlight Jaxon: bass on Susie Cheerleader & Dinosaur
Dan King: trombone Hold Back The River & Waltzing With Marie Laveau
Joel Monahan: drums on Loud Pants, Happy Birthday, & Airport Edibles
Chris Nolan: trumpet on Hold Back The River & Waltzing With Marie Laveau
Max Nolan: lead guitar on You're In There Somewhere
The Reverend TF45: guitar & vocals on Susie Cheerleader & Dinosaur

Mike Gibson: all remaining vocals, guitars, bass, drums (playing & programming), banjo, keys, melodica, & percussion

All songs written by Mike Gibson except You Stole My Fun written by Mike Gibson & Sam Gibson
All music & lyrics © Karol's Kid Productions 2024

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Mike Gibson Syracuse, New York

Mike Gibson is an award-winning songwriter from Syracuse, NY. His work is a smart blend of powerpop and rock; filled with catchy hooks, big choruses, and a sense of humor. In addition to his solo work, he also performs with The Action!, The Amazing Shakes, and Against the Giants. ... more

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