I think this record captures, on 24 track, what I've always enjoyed best about our blaster rehearsal tapes, with the songs and playing remaining fresh and spontaneous. I'd like to stress that this is not another fucking unplugged record, not some lame reworking of our catalogue to make a quick buck. This record was made this way because we needed something to challenge us as musicians and satisfy us as songwriters. And lastly, praise be to the strength of woman. Not only does she suffer the pain to bring us into this glorious mess, she also teaches us and inspires us to love.
Love is the one thing that all life is a preparation for.
We were very fortunate to have some very musical friends join us and contribute their amazing energy on this record. Sarah McLachlan is an immense talent. Anne Bourne is an inspiring and calming presence. Her confidence and musical sense of adventure would inspire any musician to play beyond themselves. I cannot thank either of them, along with all the musicians who performed on this record, enough for their gifted and generous souls.