INFORMATION

This album is a meditation on the idea of pain - The Problem of Pain derives from the CS Lewis book of the same name. It's a book that has made me think more about human suffering, religious introspection, and survival in the face of fear. This is my first full-length album since 2013 and I have put in a lot of time, energy, and anxiety into this to make sure it is a reflection of me and where I stand as a performer and writer today in 2020. This album was BUILT on collaborations - ten, to be specific. I wrote absolutely none of the music on this album. Ten (10) of my friends from throughout the years were willing to either lend me their music or made music specifically for this release and I wanna share information about each of the pieces.

Before I get too far ahead, I need to thank Daniel Radin for his immense support and understanding for how this album was going to pan out. I sent Daniel track after track (due to the quarantine, everything was done remotely) and he returned amazing mix after amazing mix - fully grasping and enhancing the mood, anxiety, and atmospheres of each track. Partnering with Daniel on this album was the best decision I could've made. This album wouldn't exist without his direction.

ALBUM PRODUCTION CREDITS:

1. "The Problem of Pain," feat. Kevin Klein
2. "Full of Fear (it is what it is)," feat. Wldmnd
3. "In My Lungs," feat. Dexter Carolino
4. "Gospel," feat. Dylan Sylvester
5. "I FED THEM FIRE," feat. Matthew Politoski
6. "Out of Fear," feat. Scott Nicklas
7. "incomplete & imperfect," feat. Daniel Radin
8. "I Might Dissolve," feat. Greg Nahabedian
9. "Preach," feat. Noah Stroup
10. "Be Patient with Me," feat. I/O

released June 5, 2020

Words & vocal performance by CRAIG BIDIMAN
Produced and mixed by DANIEL RADIN
Mastered by DAN COUTANT at SUN ROOM AUDIO
Album artwork photo by CHRIS ROSONINA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANK YOU:

First and foremost, a huge thanks to anyone who purchased this album. Like, holy shit, thank you. A lot of time, energy, and frustration went into creating this album and the entire time, I kept thinking, "will anyone ever hear this?" and lo and behold, here we are! BIG thanks to Daniel for seeing my vision for this album and taking it beyond my imagination by creating vast atmospheres from just my voice and words. I could not have made this album without your direction. To Dan at Sun Room Audio, holy shit - thank you for hearing something special and mastering these songs to make them truly SHINE! Also, I could not have done this album without the generosity and talents of ten incredible human beings that either lent me their tunes, created tunes for me and/or with me. This album wouldn't exist without the contributions of Kevin Klein, Jish Bowman, Dexter Carolino, Dylan Sylvester, Matt Politoski, Scott Nicklas, Daniel Radin, Greg Nahabedian, Noah Stroup, and Tyler Hicks (I/O). I am truly blessed with some outrageously talented friends.

Lots of love to the folks who have consistently supported me, my work, and my music in recent the years - David & Kelly Cave, Scott & Casey, Fernando, Andy from Belgium, Mike Howard, Alex McElroy, Mike Fox, Matt from Canada, Rene, Mauricio, Charley, Chris Rosanina, Josh Kimmes, John Blank, Francis Rhodes, Ryan Ribeiro, Joey Cahill, Jaclyn O'Connell, Connor Feimster, Jake Scavello, Julia Hvoslef, Alex Pickert, Jack Senff, Chris & Tony Paraskevas, 80, Caitlin Kalafus, Derek Zanetti, Julien Baker, Dylan Slocum & Spanish Love Songs; Jess Hall & oldsoul; Future Teens; Francesca, Ryan, Cole, and Justin from macseal. Y'all make life worth living.

Lastly, thanks to Katy for being my best friend and putting up with my yelling from the spare room and for humoring me any time I got excited about a new mix or piece and wanted to share it with them immediately. Your patience is greatly appreciated and I'm so thankful to have your love and support.