Love is a Train

Every night when the whistle blew Loretta smiled as if she knew, as certain as the sky was blue that soon she would be leaving.

In This Moment

I got hands and they are longing to feel. I’ve got scars that are too deep to heal. I’ve got a heart and it’s as heavy as steel. I think I might sink like a stone.

Album liner notes

Produced, engineered & mixed by Spyder James

“Paradise” recorded at Roundhead Studios, Auckland, New Zealand

Acoustic piano, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, percussion, programming, lyrics & vocals by Spencer Nilsen

Acoustic & electric guitars by Daniel Reiter

Packaging concept & design by Spencer Nilsen

Additional photography by Kira Nilsen

A very special thank you to Claire for a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering support; Kira and Skyler for modeling empathy and raw courage; Charlie for filling my heart with joy and wonder; The posse of Bill, Greg, Mike, Lee, Phil, and Jamie for being the truest of friends; Jay for his “big” ears and bigger heart; Mark for his wisdom and generous spirit; Ed for never saying never; Daniel for sharing his musical gifts and positivity; Bear for igniting a fire of musical curiosity in me; and all of the composers, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and artists of every kind who move my soul and give me the courage to create. And, of course, a huge THANK YOU to all my family, friends & delightful fans who keep listening!