New Nostalgia by Tow'rs
This is our 4th independent release. Its name is "New Nostalgia". Naming a record may be one of the hardest parts of the process for us. We went back and forth between a bunch of different titles but ultimately felt that New Nostalgia best represented the record. In the process of choosing a name, we started by writing the songs that were on our hearts, in our heads, or needed to be said. Once they were compiled we were able to discover the themes they contain and story the lyrics tell collectively.
Memory, perspective, and how to move forward were the major themes on this one. Since the release of our third album, the last two years have brought a lot of change. Some of those changes felt welcome; like the sweet addition of our daughter, Rowen Bliss, and the wonder and excitement of growing individually and as a family. Some changes were more unexpected and at times felt unsettling; like the recognition of internal bitterness and the search to choose healing, the weight of a divisive political climate, and the beauty found in new approaches to spirituality after being criticized for that pursuit.
In all of that, one thing is constant, forward motion. It’s both a gift and at times seems utterly cruel. Even on the days that we need a break, the train keeps moving. The idea of New Nostalgia is a way to wrap our arms around the entirety of it all. This record is about wholeness, a hug of the past self, a forgiving and embracing of our journey and those that accompany us in it. The songs attempt to reframe and rebuilding of faith, love, relationships, politics & self-worth. They are the burying of bitterness in the ground and watching a garden come from that death. May we, together, re-experience our past selves, choose love, and never close ourselves off to change.
Tracklist
| 1. | Water Under the Bridge | 4:43 |
| 2. | Tightrope Walker | 4:48 |
| 3. | Draw the Line | 4:29 |
| 4. | Autumn Leaves | 4:39 |
| 5. | All the Sundered Things | 4:06 |
| 6. | Tangerine Skies | 4:33 |
| 7. | Worn Out Shoes | 4:53 |
| 8. | Older Reflections | 4:20 |
| 9. | Who Will I Love | 4:39 |
| 10. | Melancholy Blue | 4:21 |
| 11. | Paradox | 3:50 |
| 12. | Pink Confetti | 6:22 |
Credits
Thank you to: our parents for their unwavering support of our pursuits in music as a vocation, our band - Dan Bagley, Kyle Keller, Emma Crislip, our wonderful manager and friend Paul Barger, Kory Miller who bought us our first recording interface and encouraged us to pursue music, David Wilton for his guidance and friendship both in music and life, Ben Lippard for his work on our first two records helping us get where we are today, our Flagstaff community, the countless babysitters for watching our kids while we worked on this record, All our Kickstarter backers, Jason Rinne for his friendship and support, Charlie and Marca McCallie for their encouragement.
This album is dedicated to our children Rowen and Solace. May you embrace the wholeness of your journey.
