The story of Schematic is one of progress, experimentation and rebirth. After a very successful decade fronting the beloved indie-powerhouse Mae (have sold over 500,000 records!!) as singer/songwriter, Dave Elkins packed his bags and relocated to Nashville for the start of something new. With four LP’s, three EP’s, and over half a million album sales under his belt worldwide, Elkins longed to refine his approach to making records, to experiment with the unknown. The result emerged under the moniker Schematic, and in the form of a brilliant and breathtakingly complex record, Color (n.) Inside The Lines. Landing on a particular sound for Schematic was, and remains to be, a journey that is constantly evolving. Sonically, the album draws heavily from Elkins’ progressive pop leanings, but delves into a new territory of experimentation with compelling grooves, interweaving time signatures, and unique instrumentation. In addition to Elkins’ adept handiwork, the record features a veritable dream team of producers and contributors. With additional engineering and production by Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Lovedrug); co-writes by Stephen Christian (Anberlin) and Mark Padgett (Mae); and guest musical appearances by Jeremy Lutito (Leagues), Chase Lawrence (Coin), and Eleanor Denig, Color (n.) Inside The Lines was a process of diverse brilliant collaboration. Limited to 500 copies on Blood RED vinyl just for Black Friday RSD! VINYL has three bonus tracks!
01. OUTSIDE 02. SENSELESS CHARADES 03. STAND 04. WHERE’S THE SOUL? 05. YOU ARE MY SOUTHERN GIRL 06. ALL THE BIRDS ARE SINGING 07. HIDE & SEEK 08. I AM THE CAR DISC #2 01. ALL-TIME QUARTERBACK 02. RAMPION ROGUE 03. WHAT IT MEANS 04. ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH? 05. STOCKHOLDER’S MEETING 06. FLUORESCENT
