Do you remember when certain albums essentially demanded that you put on a good pair of headphones, so you could turn up the volume, close your eyes and hear every little detail of the music? We think this is one of those albums. We are an Orange County, California-based band called Clever Stranger. Our debut album is now available. Friends through past original music projects, the four of us decided to write a new collection of songs that defied categorization. We drew inspiration from the different styles of music we had each grown up with. As melody composers and lyricists we brought unique approaches to the creative table. Yes, it is definitely rock and roll, but if you listen carefully you will clearly hear elements of country music, funk and hip-hop. The process of writing, refining and recording the ten songs on this CD took us over eighteen months to complete. Much energy and passion went into each composition. These are songs about love...not just desire and passion, but also betrayal, a broken heart, learning a lesson and trying to love again. We want you, our listeners, to tap your feet, nod your head, laugh a little, and maybe even cry a little. Making music is in our soul. We hope these songs will touch yours.