Into the Burning Blue [Explicit Content]

Into the Burning Blue, the fifth studio album from

Trace Mountains, begins underwater. Songwriter

Dave Benton was too. And though the songs were

derived from a place of pain and heartbreak, Into

the Burning Blue is an adventurous, bold, and

groovy album about movement. Benton is at his

most declarative, depicting his constant tread of

water to stay afloat, and the occasional triumph

that comes as reward.

Pain often brings a new perspective on pleasure,

and without the blues, joy wouldn't be as bright

and elusive as it is. But excavation is essential

to the new perspective, and you often need new

tools to break out of the monochromatic mold. Into

the Burning Blue is a testament to looking inward,

embracing new methods, and accepting the help

of your friends - no matter how hard they are to

find.