Michael Stanley - The Solo Years 1995-2014 3CD (2014)

When I walked off the stage after The Michael Stanley Band's last show in January of '87 I was relatively resigned to the fact that a musical journey that had started twenty-two years before was probably coming to an end… and for six months it did. But making music is a powerful drug; one that, despite the travails of the profession, can help keep you sane or maybe just a little bit less insane But anyway you look at it, it's still a hell of a lot cheaper than therapy! And so, with a moveable musical line-up that was called Michael Stanley & Friends (which would soon morph into The Resonators), I started doing a few shows each year…and that fed the other addiction…writing songs… and it was a second act that I had never envisioned but one that I am eternally grateful for because it led to the twelve albums from which these songs were pulled. I have been blessed to be able to continue to make music with people I love and respect and they always, always make the tunes better. And to rekindle a working relationship with my dear friend and mentor Bill Szymczyk was just the perfect icing on the cake. And once again I would just like to thank all of you who have been on this musical journey with us and for allowing me to venture down some new musical roads; your support is truly appreciated and it certainly wouldn't have been the same without you! - Peace. Michael Stanley

TRACKLIST

CD1:
01. My Brand New Day (5:34)
02. Nothing and Everything To Prove (5:02)
03. It's All About Tonight (4:46)
04. Just Another Night In America (5:04)
05. The Ground (4:54)
06. Lovers Lane (7:06)
07. Sweet Jane/Wichi Tai To (5:34)
08. Didn't We Burn (4:52)
09. Shadowland (4:44)
10. The Times We Had (4:50)
11. The Job (4:58)
12. I Am You (5:42)
13. Romeo Is Bleeding (5:08)
14. Drinkin' In the Driveway (5:08)
15. The Hang (3:58)

CD2:
01. My Side of the Moment (7:03)
02. Talking In Tongues (5:38)
03. You Just Never Know (5:17)
04. When It Don't Come Easy (4:29)
05. Any Other Fool (3:55)
06. To Love Somebody (4:37)
07. Any Time I Try (4:31)
08. Lover (6:29)
09. Fait Accompli (4:49)
10. Winter (8:02)
11. Martha (5:10)
12. From a Train (5:40)
13. Another New Year's Eve (5:31)
14. Home Tonight (5:14)

CD3:
01. Coming Up for Air (6:36)
02. Eleanor Rigby (6:13)
03. One Good Day In a Row (5:12)
04. Vicodin & Prayer (5:54)
05. What Would Frank Do (4:10)
06. Eyeball Kid (4:48)
07. The Curves of Bratenahl (4:03)
08. Lap Dogs Dance (6:17)
09. How Many Guitars Do You Need (5:06)
10. Breaking Down (4:48)
11. Uptown (4:41)
12. Last Good Nerve (8:34)
13. Money Shot (Bonus Track) (5:47)
14. Raise the Dead (Bonus Track) (4:56)