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.

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!