This album was recorded in the hills of Kauai in July of 2019. If you listen closely, you may be able to hear a distant rooster crow, or the trade winds whisper as they roll through the studio walls. Some of these songs were recorded using a 1930’s pre-war Martin (thanks Larry).

This album would not be possible without the one-and-only Willie Scoggins, who produced, mixed, and mastered everything you hear. Thank you so much for the opportunity and experience of working with you for a second time.

Thank you to the musicians who lended their talent to help make this album what it is:
Larry Nager, mandolin and upright bass.
Michael Cleveland, banjo.
Tim Todd, violin.

Thank you to photographer, artist, and poet Tatiana Renée for making this album beautiful with your incomparable gifts and taste for composing, taking, and editing these photographs (check out her work at unclearmind.com).

Thanks to you, for listening to and supporting me and this independent music.

All songs written and performed by Alec James Payton.

Skin I Feel No More

When I Die

Somewhere South

Lost Long Ago

Blood-Soaked Country

Calm the Storm

Honesty

Home By Morning

Paper Thin

Can't Stay Here Long

Ornery

Where The Winds Meet

Songwriter from Central Illinois.  Likes folk music.  Generally lost in this terrain called "life," and writes songs originating from that wandering and aimless vertigo.

Alec James Payton

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