"Profit and Loss" is the third and last CD in a trilogy of recordings I started 10 years ago with "Bitter To Sweet". While "Bitter To Sweet" focused on issues of love and self-acceptance, and "Rock Star" dealt with life in L.A and letting go of childish things, "Profit and Loss" revolves around wisdom and the price paid in acquiring it. From the opening track "I Feel Insane" to the last "Darling Don't Do This", P and L squarely addresses getting on and getting older. It soberly examines the pros and cons of letting go of what didn't work, and nurturing what does. The recording process was different than the previous two CDs. A band was assembled specifically for the recording, and first preceded to play live shows around L.A for two years until the sound felt correct. The actual recording approach was inspired by the golden age of record making, the 1970's. In keeping with the spirit of that time, the actual tracking went fast, just a few days in the studio, and all the basic tracks (including lead vocals) were cut live with minimal editing. A-lot of this record has been finished for quite awhile. I was reluctant to release it because it represents a time in my life that no longer is. That being said, I'm proud of this record. It documents what I hope will be the last chapter of many relationship struggles. I've heard it said there are two kinds of artists. The first evaluates what they've created and asks, "Does this work?", while the second evaluates what they've created and asks, "Is this true?” Well... I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that for me, "Profit and Loss" is true and therefore, deserves to be heard. Thank you for listening!