One of the wonderful things
about music is that it can take a
harrowing personal experience
and translate it into meaningful
and uplifting art. Comment on
how ‘Reclamation’ does that.
Brian: ‘Reclamation’ definitely
transformed some pretty terrible
moments into memories I can find
pride in -- events to grow from.
Through the writing process, I was
able to work through those mem-
ories, analyze them, and see what
I learned from them. Writing has
always been therapeutic for me --
it allows me a new perspective on
my own thoughts and experienc-
es. In this case, I was able to find
empowerment where I felt defeat,
and, to just throw that metaphor
out there again, to find light where
I thought none could be.
‘Find Light’ has more special
guests than either of your pre-
vious albums. I particularly like
the New Orleans-spiced jam ‘n’
groove that Cook Thugless add-
ed to ‘Pocket.’ Comment on your
connection to that band?
Listen to “Pocket” by Cold Weather Company
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