Nostaligia vs. Reality

With the end of the first decade in the 21st century closing up faster than I realize, some things are pretty consistent. I'm still fat, I'm still in Oregon, and I still love really loud distorted guitars, played to a down tempo groove with super doomy lyrics sang over the top of that.
That's pretty much what you can expect from an Auburn album next year, and the year after and the year after.
Alice In Chains are releasing their first album in 16 years now, along with Cannibal Corpse releasing their badgillionth album in 20! Or even a new Megadeth record!
All these artists playing music that they love, and playing it with all the passion. People might say, "It all sounds the same?" and that sort of cynicism might sound objective initially, but I would challenge that persons ability to really enjoy music.
If I like the way something sounds one day, and then I don't like the way something sounds the next day, who's to say that I'm not compromising my taste? Who's to say I am? If I like the way something sounds, and that doesn't change for the rest of my life, what does that make me? A coward? Is it that I'm not willing to explore, or is it that I don't see much to explore?
Being judgmental of musical taste doesn't make you creative, and it doesn't make you original. However, it does help me to challenge my own motives, and work harder as an artist.
Just like Alice In Chains, I'm gonna to sit down and focus on my passion until it's complete, and then let the critics evaluate what it's worth. I know what it's worth to me, so I don't need to look back. I'm just going to keep moving forward, and creating more of what I love.

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One of the most liberating things about Auburn is that we're a fellowship more than a band. At the same time it's one of the most difficult aspects, because we become so tight knit as a friendship and playing together, that when someone has to depart, it's definitely not taken lightly.

Tyler's friendship and contribution to Auburn has been invaluable and incalculable. However, we understand that life leads us all in different places, and nothing in this world should be held too tightly, especially rock 'n roll music.

We hold each others well being much higher than we hold our music. We believe it's much more important that a persons conscience is clean, than to play notes on a guitar correctly. That's why we're very happy to see that Tyler is being sensitive to his conscience and answering his call.

He's decided to enroll at the Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrietta Hot Springs, CA. You can find out more info at:

http://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/site/

Although Tyler will be missed, our prayers and support are with him, and wish him the best.

Auburn will continue on to begin recording the long awaited project, Plague, and spend much our time in the studio into the fall.  We are currently working with a friend who is a potential replacement for Tyler. He's been quite generous to us in the past, and is a great friend. Nothing is definite at this point, however we will be investing serious time into learning new songs together.

Auburn will continue to grow into whatever it is. An Auburn sunset resonating on the horizon of time, because Auburn isn't just the music, it's the friends and family that come together stronger because of it.