I Hope We Can Still Be Friends [SIGNED]

Description

WithI Hope We Can Still Be Friends, his debut for Saddle Creek, Dean Johnson makes a pact with the listener: He will sing you his truth in the most heartfelt and charming way possible, if you promise to keep an open mind.

The title partly stems from the playful way the Seattle-based singer, songwriter and guitarist communes with his audiences at concerts. I hope youre not afraid to talk to me after the show, hell say, sweetly, before launching into Death of the Party, the albums seventh song. Centered on the energy vampire archetype the exasperating windbag weve all encountered at some point its lyrics are at once intellectually biting and unmistakably hilarious. His tender voice rings out like the ghost of Roy Orbison or a misfit Everly brother.

TRACK LISTING1. Before You Hit the Ground2. Carol3. So Much Better4. Painted Smile5. The Man in the Booth6. Hang Youie7. Death of the Party8. Shake Me9. Perfect Stranger10. Winter Song11. A Long Goodbye