: For the first time, Sullivan worked with a co-pilot, producer Gabe Goodman , who helped arrange piano and bass parts while Sullivan focused on vocals and guitar.

: Instead of just an acoustic guitar and a drum loop, Sullivan collaborated with outside musicians to create more expansive, "band-type" sounds.

: Sullivan has stated that naming these feelings was a form of catharsis. "Sometimes the best way to get out of your own head is to just get to work," he explained in an interview with Paste Magazine . Key Tracks to Revisit

: Tracks like "Always Emptiness" feature warm Americana elements like steel guitars, while "Stained Glass" incorporates orchestral flourishes. Lyrical Themes: Finding Clarity in the Dark