Album DescriptionThis new release creates a new ground zero for Landis's work, eliminating all of the sonic imperfections and synthesized elements that hampered his previous efforts. It's a darkly humorous and odd acoustic affair that is brought to life by live string and woodwind arrangements by Joey Newman (of the same historic film-scoring dynasty of Randy and Thomas), as well as the gifted ear of mixer Greg Hayes (Warren Zevon, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen), recalling records such as Elton John's self-titled release, Randy Newman's "Sail Away", Tom Waits's "Small Change", and the works of Biff Rose, David Forman, and David Ackles.