This album is a continuation in my pursuit of bringing back the Wall of Sound, suiting it for a modern setting, while staying true to the techniques of building the 'Wall' (layered vocals, harmonies galore, every instrument in the book combining to make new sounds, blending everything with echo, reverb, and compression, etc...)

After over a decade of producing my own solo music by myself: doing all the writing, performing, production, etc alone, and after much reflection of my job as a producer- taking songs either from scratch, or 99% of the way there, to the finish the line, I wanted to create an album in the manner of how I produce my clients. Not all the songs came from my pen, and many are co-writes. Every song is a collaboration. I had my dear friend, the amazingly talented Nathan Roundhouse, co-produce the entire album with me. Additionally, I was lucky enough to recruit the talents of some friends/collaborators to lend a hand, whose contributions are listed below.

Finally, I'd like to dedicate this album to Phil Spector, the creator of the Wall of Sound, who passed away this past January. Phil, if you can hear this, I promise to give my all into rebuilding the 'Wall' and keeping your wonderful creations alive. "To Know Him Is To Love Him"
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released February 19, 2021

Executive Produced by Nate Ruvin & Nathan Roundhouse

Additional Production by Benny Koziol on tracks (1, 5, 8 & 11)

All Songs Arranged by Nate Ruvin

Nate Ruvin- Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Drums, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Fender Bass, Programming, Synthesizer, Organ, Dano Bass, Percussion, String Bass, Ukulele, Engineering, Mixing/Mastering

Nathan Roundhouse- Fender Bass, Dano Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Piano, Organ, Dulcimer, Programming, Percussion, Engineering

Benny Koziol- Lead & Backing Vocals, Programming, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Piano, Organ, Percussion, Sampler, Engineering

Charlie Herrenbruck- Lead & Backing Vocals, Programming, Electric Guitar, Engineering

Jordan Rehak- Sampler, Gear Tech, Programming, Engineering

RichieWitDaHitz- Lead & Backing Vocals (Track 3)

Ace Parker- Lead Vocals (Track 3)

Chris Greely - Backing Vocals (Track 6)

Jordan Burkes- Lead & Backing Vocals (Track 11)

Elan Palay- Fender Bass (Track 8)

Hanna Fahl- Backing Vocals (Track 11)

Alberto Kanost- Lead Vocals, Percussion (Track 5)

Born Again (feat. Benny Koziol, River Jordan & Hanna Simone)

Forgive Me (feat. Charlie Herrenbruck)

Only One (feat. Charlie Herrenbruck)

Beautiful Town (feat. Benny Koziol)

Coffee Shop

The Long Way (feat. Viceymoo)

Amok (feat. Benny Koziol & Bear In The Forest)

Schools Out (feat. Nathan Roundhouse)

Lessons (feat. RichieWitDaHitz & Ace Parker)

Blossom Dear (feat. Benny Koziol)

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