Riding Free is proof that frustration and exhaustion can turn into something awesome.  This track is a bit of a takeaway from Sek'ndhand Smoke's traditional sound, which is why we love it.  After hours of practice Doug started playing a simple riff.  I liked it and wrote lyrics as he played.  Our rhythm section caught on and within minutes we had a song.  It's still one of my favorites.

Riding Free

I wrote R &R as a bit of a tribute to Nirvana.  The lyrics are intentionally repetive and are meant to mimic the lyrical style of some early Nirvana tracks.  The meaning of the song is less important than the feeling it inspires.  For me it speaks of being trapped and frustrated.  What does it meant to you?

R & R

Ambivalence was the first track written by Sek'ndhand Smoke.  It holds a lot of sentimental value to us for that reason and because it was the first original we performed live.  I wrote the lyrics on a lonely highway in central Oregon as the autumn leaves were changing color and falling to the ground.  The words "orange and red leaves from the beautiful trees" just stood out to me, and a song was born!

Sek'nd Hand Smoke