Recorded live in Pasadena, CA,"Dry The Well" delivers unrelenting Rock & Roll at its finest. Darren Longman's powerful arrangements, thoughtful lyrics and soulful vocal delivery are complimented by an all-star cast of musicians bent on capturing sonic qualities of both the past and present. The album's guitar solos switch between Darren's stripped-down, raw and melodic performances (think Neil Young with Crazy Horse), and Jonathan Wong's dizzying barrage of tasty improvisations - magnified by spongy distortion and impeccable timing. The rhythm section is held down by two extremely talented players who work together to create a gut-punching groove that drives the album's Rock n' Roll vibe. Till Richter's drumming style combines precise, hard-hitting intensity with intricate fills and the ability to dial back with beautiful complexity. The heart of the band is powered by Aaron Powell's smart and unique bass lines that stay connected to the guitars without losing sight of Till's rhythms. Though the album touches on social and political concerns at times, Darren focuses primarily on his personal feelings towards the current state of music and the artists that influence him and his contemporaries - past and present. The human element was essential to Darren, the musicians and the engineers when making"Dry The Well". It was critical at all stages to make sure the listener could enjoy something void of computerized sounds, over-produced cuts and the needless pursuit for perfection. By engineering and mixing with this vision constantly in mind, the talented Mr. Jarrod Keith helped raise the quality of the record to much greater heights. Music is about the feelings, the messages, the grooves and the experience of losing yourself in the vibes, and perhaps this record can deliver that for those who take a listen.