{"title":"Strand of Oaks","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of Strand of Oaks vinyl records, CDs, box sets, and more at Darkside Records. 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Tim Showalter's latest release as Strand of Oaks, Hard Love, emanates an unabashed, raw, and manic energy that embodies both the songs and the songwriter behind them. \"For me, there are always two forces at work: the side that's constantly on the hunt for the perfect song, and the side that's naked in the desert screaming at the moon. It's about finding a place where neither side is compromised, only elevated.\" Drawing from his love of Creation Records, Trojan dub compilations, and Jane's Addiction, and informed by a particularly wild time at Australia's Boogie Festival, he sought to create a record that would merge all of these influences while evoking something new and visceral. These influences coupled with an uninhibited and collaborative studio experience moved an initial concept for a singularly feel-good record to something more complex and real. As much as Showalter wants this record to seem like a party, it's more than that. It feels like living. \"You went away... you went searching... came back tired of looking\" is how Showalter begins the title track, a sentiment that epitomizes his own mentality in beginning Hard Love. As the record progresses, so do the themes of dissatisfaction and frustration with love, family, success, and aging, both in personal experience and songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Radio Kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Salt Brothers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e On the Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Quit It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rest of It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Taking Acid and Talking to My Brother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45005449232605,"sku":"656605141732","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3525275.jpg?v=1727247495"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-dark-shores-black-white-splatter-vinyl","title":"Strand of Oaks- Dark Shores (Black \u0026 White Splatter Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Dark Shores, Showalter trades in his obscure references, convoluted plotlines, and grandiosity for bite-sized versions of his smoky-flavored brooding folk: condensed and accessible. He teamed up with John Vanderslice as producer, gave him some creative license, and ended up with a record every bit as cryptic and ambitious as it's predecessor, even if the songs' lengths and catchy melodies might sound otherwise. There are the record's insane themes. Most, if not all, of these songs come from the perspective of a lonely, heartbroken man, stranded on the surface of the moon, longing for a former lover, cogitating the mistakes he had made with her, dwelling on the past, and firing flares up into the atmosphere in hopes of bringing her back to him. Then there's the record's peculiar, striking production, with Vanderslice's signature messy hi-fi touch rippling through these songs' simple anatomies. True to it's name, the record's surface glistens atop densely dark shores - a bottomless abyss pulling down on everything above it. These songs all have such richness and depth to them, you can honestly read the whole record differently with each listen.\"Little Wishes\", for instance, sounds like cutesy folk abducted by aliens. Pitch-shifters warp plucks like small waves along a current of downbeat piano keys and seemingly arbitrary digi-fuzzed firecrackers, mimicking flares fired off into the dark sky. \"Just love me again,\" Showalter bellows, with intense urgency and longing. A bright first impression eventually yields a very dark experience, just as the moon only glows because of the darkness that surrounds it. Realizing his and his loved ones' ultimate fates, our narrator leaves everything he knows on Earth behind, at the prospect of reaching the bright moon he sees as a beacon from so far away, only to be left stranded in it's darkness, shooting lights up into the sky in aimless pleas for salvation. That's a heartbreaking, beautiful thing to hear. - Drew Litowitz, Consequence of Sound\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond Drill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Satellite Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maureens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Little Wishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trap Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dark Shores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Last Grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Spacestations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hard to Be Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sleeping Pills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45005678477533,"sku":"843563120613","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3737142-2498934.jpg?v=1727240016"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-in-heaven-2","title":"Strand of Oaks- In Heaven (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo say In Heaven is about conquering grief would be oversimplifying everything Tim Showalter has achieved on the eighth studio album from Strand of Oaks. A stunning, hopeful reflection on love, loss, and enlightenment, In Heaven is a triumph in music making, and a preeminent addition to the Strand of Oaks discography. In Heaven was recorded in October 2020 with Kevin Ratterman at Invisible Creature in Los Angeles. Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) is featured on guitar throughout the record, while James Iha (The Smashing Pumpkins) contributed vocals and guitar for \"Easter.\" Bo Koster (My Morning Jacket, Roger Waters) provided keyboards, Cedric LeMoyne (Alanis Morrissette, Remy Zero) bass, Scott Moore violin, and Ratterman monstrous drums. Showalter also played a lot of synth on this record, which he hasn't done since 2014's Heal. With clean sounds, Jeff Lynne-esque acoustics, and sophisticated songwriting, he approached In Heaven in a more poised and pop-leaning way than his past releases. In Heaven is Strand of Oaks' eighth studio album and first with Nashville based Thirty Tigers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galacticana Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45005955858653,"sku":"787790340751","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3997689-2973514.jpg?v=1727231797"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-heal","title":"Strand of Oaks- Heal (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the first bars of HEAL, the exhilarating melodic stomp of 'Goshen '97' puts you right into Tim Showalter's fervent teenage mindset. We find him in his family's basement den in Goshen, IN, feeling alienated but even at 15 years old, believing in the alchemy and power of music to heal your troubles. \"The record is called HEAL, but it's not a soft, gentle healing, it's like scream therapy, a command, because I ripped out my subconscious, looked through it, and saw the worst parts. And that's how I got better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoshen '97\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Heal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Same Emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shut in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Woke Up to the Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e JM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Plymouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mirage Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e For Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wait for Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Oceans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006256210141,"sku":"656605138619","price":21.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2552462.jpg?v=1727225188"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-harder-love","title":"Strand of Oaks- Harder Love (Vinyl)","description":" \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006715158749,"sku":"656605145112","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3848973.jpg?v=1713482582"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-eraserland-1","title":"Strand of Oaks- Eraserland (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCloudy white vinyl. When I was writing these songs, every day I would walk on the beach and I was completely alone and overwhelmed by fear... but then I realized how there really aren't any rules for who you are, who you'll become, or who you think you need to be. Eraserland is just that. It's death to ego, and rebirth to anything or anyone you want to be.\" In December 2017, Tim Showalter was uncertain about his next record and the shape it would eventually take. With no new songs written, he was unprepared for the message he would receive from his friend Carl Broemel, the conversation that would follow, and the album that would become Eraserland. Leading o with standout track Weird Ways\" and his powerful declaration of I don't feel it anymore,\" Eraserland traces Showalter's evolution from apprehension to creative awakening, carving out a new and compelling future for Strand of Oaks. Revived by the support of Broemel and his bandmates, Showalter felt the pressure to deliver songs worthy of musicians he had admired long before and after a 2015 Oaks\/MMJ tour. So in February 2018, he spent two weeks alone in Wildwood, New Jersey writing and demoing all of the songs that would eventually comprise Eraserland. And in April, he went into the studio to record with Kevin Ratterman at La La Land Studios in Louisville, Kentucky, and with Broemel, Hallahan, Koster, and Blankenship as his band. Jason Isbell also contributed his Hendrix-esque guitar work to Eraserland, while singer\/ songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle provided gorgeous vocals. Every song was recorded live, with all musicians playing together in one room and working to bring Showalter's ideas to fruition. I remember sitting next to Tim and Kevin listening to the nal mixes with tears rolling down my cheeks,\" said Hallahan. From start to nish, this one came from the heart.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeird Ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hyperspace Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Visions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Final Fires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Moon Landing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wild and Willing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Eraserland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Forever Chords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cruel Fisherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006803337437,"sku":"656605147130","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3891181.jpg?v=1713483718"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-miracle-focus-colored-vinyl-yellow","title":"Strand of Oaks- Miracle Focus (Yellow Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrand of Oaks returns with a vibrant new chapter, Miracle Focus. This album marks a bold departure from Tim's previous introspective work, embracing a sound that's uplifting, diverse, and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim spent three years crafting Miracle Focus, a period that saw him explore new creative avenues through painting and acting. This artistic expansion fueled a journey of liberation, and a fresh approach to songwriting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGone are the days of grappling with trauma, replaced by a desire to \"make people feel good.\" Influences like Ram Dass, yoga, Freddie Mercury, Alice Coltrane, and the Beastie Boys weave through the album, creating a joyful soundscape rich with synth layers and mantra-like lyrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiracle Focus is a collaborative effort, with producer Kevin Ratterman (Ray LaMontagne, Heartless Bastards, Joan Shelley) returning as a key partner. Together, they achieved a seamless creative flow in the studio, further invigorated by the presence of Lacey Guthrie on vocals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album title, Miracle Focus, embodies the collective energy that emerges when individuals come together with purpose and passion. It's a celebration of bliss and the simple beauty of existence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach song on Miracle Focus offers a unique sonic and lyrical experience: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"More You\" sets the stage, urging listeners to embrace a spirit of love and letting go. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Communication\" invites connection through movement and joyful expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ananda\" delves into the sensuality of connection and spiritual practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Future Temple\" is an uplifting call to build a personal temple of purpose and love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Party at Monster Lake\" welcomes the misfits, celebrating community and acceptance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Switched On\" promotes letting go of the weight of experience and embracing the present moment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Navigator\" encourages meditation and self-discovery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ascend You\" marks a personal transformation fueled by creative exploration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fantasy Wranglers\" celebrates the joyful moments that make life special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Miracle Focus\" serves as a reminder to appreciate the beauty and wonder of existence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith every listen, Miracle Focus uplifts, inspires, and invites listeners to embrace the miracles within themselves and the world around them. It's a testament to the power of music to connect, heal, and bring joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45326858289373,"sku":"843563171721","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4327290-3145703.jpg?v=1727188848"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-miracle-focus","title":"Strand Of Oaks- Miracle Focus (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrand of Oaks returns with a vibrant new chapter, Miracle Focus. This album marks a bold departure from Tim's previous introspective work, embracing a sound that's uplifting, diverse, and deeply personal.Tim spent three years crafting Miracle Focus, a period that saw him explore new creative avenues through painting and acting. This artistic expansion fueled a journey of liberation, and a fresh approach to songwriting.Gone are the days of grappling with trauma, replaced by a desire to \"make people feel good.\" Influences like Ram Dass, yoga, Freddie Mercury, Alice Coltrane, and the Beastie Boys weave through the album, creating a joyful soundscape rich with synth layers and mantra-like lyrics.Miracle Focus is a collaborative effort, with producer Kevin Ratterman (Ray LaMontagne, Heartless Bastards, Joan Shelley) returning as a key partner. Together, they achieved a seamless creative flow in the studio, further invigorated by the presence of Lacey Guthrie on vocals.The album title, Miracle Focus, embodies the collective energy that emerges when individuals come together with purpose and passion. It's a celebration of bliss and the simple beauty of existence.Each song on Miracle Focus offers a unique sonic and lyrical experience:\"More You\" sets the stage, urging listeners to embrace a spirit of love and letting go.\"Communication\" invites connection through movement and joyful expression.\"Ananda\" delves into the sensuality of connection and spiritual practice.\"Future Temple\" is an uplifting call to build a personal temple of purpose and love.\"Party at Monster Lake\" welcomes the misfits, celebrating community and acceptance.\"Switched On\" promotes letting go of the weight of experience and embracing the present moment.\"Navigator\" encourages meditation and self-discovery.\"Ascend You\" marks a personal transformation fueled by creative exploration.\"Fantasy Wranglers\" celebrates the joyful moments that make life special.\"Miracle Focus\" serves as a reminder to appreciate the beauty and wonder of existence.With every listen, Miracle Focus uplifts, inspires, and invites listeners to embrace the miracles within themselves and the world around them. 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It's about finding a place where neither side is compromised, only elevated.\" Drawing from his love of Creation Records, Trojan dub compilations, and Jane's Addiction, and informe  by a particularly wild time at Australia's Boogie Festival, he sought to create a record that would merge all of these influences while evoking something new and visceral. These influences coupled with an uninhibited and collaborative studio experience moved an initial concept for a singularly feel-good record to something more complex and real.  As much as Showalter wants this record to seem like a party, it's more than that. It feels like living. \"You went away...you went searching...came back tired of looking\" is how Showalter begins the title track, a sentiment that epitomizes Showalter's own mentality in beginning Hard Love. 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This album marks a bold departure from Tim's previous introspective work, embracing a sound that's uplifting, diverse, and deeply personal.Tim spent three years crafting Miracle Focus, a period that saw him explore new creative avenues through painting and acting. This artistic expansion fueled a journey of liberation, and a fresh approach to songwriting.Gone are the days of grappling with trauma, replaced by a desire to \"make people feel good.\" Influences like Ram Dass, yoga, Freddie Mercury, Alice Coltrane, and the Beastie Boys weave through the album, creating a joyful soundscape rich with synth layers and mantra-like lyrics.Miracle Focus is a collaborative effort, with producer Kevin Ratterman (Ray LaMontagne, Heartless Bastards, Joan Shelley) returning as a key partner. Together, they achieved a seamless creative flow in the studio, further invigorated by the presence of Lacey Guthrie on vocals.The album title, Miracle Focus, embodies the collective energy that emerges when individuals come together with purpose and passion. It's a celebration of bliss and the simple beauty of existence.Each song on Miracle Focus offers a unique sonic and lyrical experience:\"More You\" sets the stage, urging listeners to embrace a spirit of love and letting go.\"Communication\" invites connection through movement and joyful expression.\"Ananda\" delves into the sensuality of connection and spiritual practice.\"Future Temple\" is an uplifting call to build a personal temple of purpose and love.\"Party at Monster Lake\" welcomes the misfits, celebrating community and acceptance.\"Switched On\" promotes letting go of the weight of experience and embracing the present moment.\"Navigator\" encourages meditation and self-discovery.\"Ascend You\" marks a personal transformation fueled by creative exploration.\"Fantasy Wranglers\" celebrates the joyful moments that make life special.\"Miracle Focus\" serves as a reminder to appreciate the beauty and wonder of existence.With every listen, Miracle Focus uplifts, inspires, and invites listeners to embrace the miracles within themselves and the world around them. It's a testament to the power of music to connect, heal, and bring joy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnanda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty at Monster Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitched on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscend You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantasy Wranglers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiracle Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984296104157,"sku":"843563171738","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4327289-3145704.jpg?v=1762927080"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-eraserland-2","title":"Strand Of Oaks- Eraserland (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 release. In December 2017, Tim Showalter was uncertain about his next record and the shape it would eventually take. With no new songs written, he was unprepared for the message he would receive from his friend Carl Broemel, the conversation that would follow, and the album that would become Eraserland. Leading off with standout track \"Weird Ways\", Eraserland traces Showalter's evolution from apprehension to creative awakening, carving out a new and compelling future for Strand of Oaks. Revived by the support of Broemel and his bandmates, Showalter felt the pressure to deliver songs worthy of musicians he had admired long before and after a 2015 Oaks\/MMJ tour. So in February 2018, he spent two weeks alone in Wildwood, New Jersey writing and demoing all of the songs that would eventually comprise Eraserland. And in April, he went into the studio to record with Kevin Ratterman at La La Land Studios in Louisville, Kentucky, and with Broemel, Hallahan, Koster, and Blankenship as his band. Jason Isbell also contributed his Hendrix-esque guitar work to Eraserland, while singer\/ songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle provided gorgeous vocals. Every song was recorded live, with all musicians playing together in one room and working to bring Showalter's ideas to fruition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeird Ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperspace Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Fires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoon Landing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild and Willing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEraserland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForever Chords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruel Fisherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984345223389,"sku":"656605147123","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3891180.jpg?v=1762927176"},{"product_id":"strand-of-oaks-heal-1","title":"Strand Of Oaks- Heal (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the first bars of HEAL, the exhilarating melodic stomp of 'Goshen '97' puts you right into Tim Showalter's fervent teenage mindset. 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Eraserland is just that. It's death to ego, and rebirth to anything or anyone you want to be.\" In December 2017, Tim Showalter was uncertain about his next record and the shape it would eventually take. With no new songs written, he was unprepared for the message he would receive from his friend Carl Broemel, the conversation that would follow, and the album that would become Eraserland. Leading o with standout track Weird Ways\" and his powerful declaration of I don't feel it anymore,\" Eraserland traces Showalter's evolution from apprehension to creative awakening, carving out a new and compelling future for Strand of Oaks. Revived by the support of Broemel and his bandmates, Showalter felt the pressure to deliver songs worthy of musicians he had admired long before and after a 2015 Oaks\/MMJ tour. So in February 2018, he spent two weeks alone in Wildwood, New Jersey writing and demoing all of the songs that would eventually comprise Eraserland. And in April, he went into the studio to record with Kevin Ratterman at La La Land Studios in Louisville, Kentucky, and with Broemel, Hallahan, Koster, and Blankenship as his band. Jason Isbell also contributed his Hendrix-esque guitar work to Eraserland, while singer\/ songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle provided gorgeous vocals. Every song was recorded live, with all musicians playing together in one room and working to bring Showalter's ideas to fruition. I remember sitting next to Tim and Kevin listening to the nal mixes with tears rolling down my cheeks,\" said Hallahan. 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