We Listen to Fools is Mara Levi's third solo album. Written over the course of three years, many of the songs deal with the end of a five-year relationship. Others tackle Mara's frustrations with a music industry that values conformity over individuality, the injustice of a capitalist system that rewards selfishness, and (of course) the search for new love. The album features the musical stylings of Nancy Eddy and Liz DeRoche of The Pushovers singing backing vocals, and Ashley Baier on drums. We Listen to Fools was produced with significant help from Mara's fans, whose investments and votes of confidence make the album as much a product of Mara's community as it is a product of her own creativity. Mara's friends, family, neighbors, and fellow musicians all make appearances on the album. Mara recorded all of the drums and piano tracks at a studio before returning home to add vocal layers and electric guitars. The result is a clean, crisp, jangly, rock and roll album with pop and folk tendencies. From the angsty, catchy Gotta Get Out to the heartbroken, starkly arranged Wind Will Back, the album encompasses a range of musical styles but is tied together by Mara's band and vocals. As an independent musician, Mara has chosen to release We Listen To Fools purely in a digital medium. She has not printed any CDs, and instead is selling the album purely through downloads. Individual songs and the digital album may be purchased here through CD Baby, or by purchasing a download card from Mara's website. Album art is available for download from Mara's website, and on T-shirts which are available for purchase from Mara's website or from her directly. Fans are encouraged to purchase the music and T-shirt together and to wear the banner of their support of independent music with pride.