With an unmistakable lyrical style and vocal approach, Alex"Brasi" Hyatt has been writing music for nearly two decades. Over the course of that time, he's performed in venues all over the Northeastern US. Marked by a gritty sound reminiscent of Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, and even Elton John, Hyatt's work with several bands has received national recognition."I always try to write from the belly," Hyatt says."That way, at least it sounds true. It feels real. That's always been the reason why certain songs attract me and I think it is a common thread that good songs share. They are genuine, despite anything else.""Covered in Dirt: 1999-2012" contains 19 tracks from seven bands that have featured Hyatt as the lyricist and vocalist. From the grooves of the RHCP-influenced Seven to the progreesive power of Whisper to Apocalypse, the album is a deep ocean of solid indie songwriting.