It has a very eclectic grouping of songs, Carmack toldRolling Stone CountryofPieces.
I draw from many different influences blues, jazz, funk, country, and folk.
Theres some hard-hitting blues electric guitar and Ive got some mellow acoustic guitar.
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Carmack says the jazz influences come from a lifetime of experience with the genre.
I grew up playing jazz saxophone, he tells EW.
And I just started taking jazz guitar lessons.
The harmonies and melodies have always really inspired me.
I find that those are the changes I prefer to write melodies over top of.
It kind of had this Stones-y thing going on.
Its a song about somebody who was very dear to me, their relationship, Carmack explains.
He was going through some very tough times, and I would say he was haunted.
He couldnt get her out of his head.
I dont know if my next project will be a solo album or a collaboration.
I dont know whats next, except that I intend to do more.
