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Somewhere in the Sierras

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1.
Oh, did you go and catch some feelings? When you were staring at my ceiling? Don't tell me that you need me Just tell me that you want me Mantieni la distanza, Abbastanza vicino per toccare Benda la mia ferita Mentre apri la tua A Scopare Ma Non Sentire
2.
Leave Me 03:04
Born in a bed of poison arrows bathed in all I've ever known for true I lay my head forget the color I'm happy 'cuz I saved a place for you Warm in my home a fire burning away from all that harm could ever do I say a prayer I guess to no one I'm happy 'cuz there isn't space for two I'm glad when you're away Just being honest babe I'm happy when I haven't heard from you I'd give it all away just to hear you say "I'm happy when I haven't heard from you."
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This time I fell into you a little harder than I meant to and I'm trying to take it back Do you think that I should? I know that I can't have you but it feels too nice when we pretend can we forget this conversation? The promises that we make are only real until they can't be I think that I can do this I hope that I can Theres only so many ways to tell someone you're missing them Can we forget this conversation? I shouldn't have called. And I won't buy That it's a waste of time I swear it's fine If I called you mine I'd do this right If I called you mine… If you say That it's ok Then I believe you We'll make it through someway If you say that it's ok I will follow you I will wade the grey When this can be convenient when we can find some time to plan I'll be there if you will I guess I'll love you when I can Where there is nothing certain Where there aren't talks of absolutes I will wade in the gray I hope to see you there real soon And I won't buy That its a waste of time I swear it's fine If I called you mine Id do this right If I called you mine… Think of this as a kiss blown from a distance Think of me next time you drink away your day Do you wonder how it could have been? Are you still happy that you let me in? Sometimes I think that I could have you for the rest of my life, I really wouldn't mind… But if now is all you're offering take all of my love that you can find.
5.
Please Try 04:40
Grey eyes, should I still be here for the new year? We can't agree on what we need to get the reins on these growing pains Grey eyes, should I give you space for a couple days? Can't stand to be so damn boring Is that it? we're just listless? You can go if you wanna go If you wanna stay then I wanna know: Where is it you learned to turn to your jealousy as policy? You can say what you wanna say If I am to blame then I wanna change Can we just have us one good night? I'm over this And I don't know why it eats at me and preys upon my doubt or why you can't for once…. Just try for me I haven't asked for much but I'm asking you right now Just try to see we have made it this far come on it's not that hard Caroline, I pine for your touch like a sober lush It's been a week since we could speak like we care to hear each other's name Caroline, I pine for the days when our stomachs ached Waiting for a call to talk at all knowing I'll be late for my work shift Monogamy will be the death of me Another seed another weed And I don't know why it eats at me and preys upon my doubt or why you can't for once…. Just try for me I haven't asked for much but im asking you right now Just Try to see we have made it this far come on its not that hard
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If all of this is meaningless, why haven't you done it yet? If all of this is meaningless, then what's the point?
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More Fiend 04:32
And so it goes I saw the end of another wasted day I chose to drink away You can't expect too much of years beyond your youth when you spend your last five on another shot or two When I die, will you write on my grave that I was almost great? (When I die, will you write on my grave On a music stave that I was almost great?) They say by now you are who you will be I hope that it's not true I seem to have missed some cues I never dream of anything pleasing but I have lived a few no nothing that made the news (When I die, will you write on my grave, On a music stave, that I was almost great?) I don't want to but I have to go Here's 7 things to remember me by If I'm honest I don't want to know if there are things you'll remember me by When I die, will you write on my grave that I was almost great? Somehow a part of me still says that there is reason for all this when I know there's not This vessel will rot the same as all the rest
8.
Well let's say the worst things that we can think of to each other and spend the night alone And in the morning let's get together say we're sorry and take it all back Let's keep a record of all the worst things to use the next time that things fall apart And when I finally find the worst words let's say its over and never talk again.
9.
The other night, dear, As I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms. When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken And I hung my head and cried. You are my sunshine, My only sunshine. You make me happy When skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, How much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away. I'll always love you And make you happy If you will only say the same But if you leave me To love another You'll regret it all some day; You are my sunshine, My only sunshine. You make me happy When skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, How much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away. You told me once, dear You really loved me And no one else could come between But now you've left me And love another You have shattered all my dreams; You are my sunshine, My only sunshine. You make me happy When skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, How much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
10.
I'm sorry you'll never get to know me as a man I swear I'm better now, you'd have seen I'm sorry my sister grew to a woman without a mom And I pray that she never takes your lead I'm sorry i'll never get to know you as a peer There's so much of your heart I will never learn I'm sorry I've yet to spread your ashes out to sea What do I do with the urn? I'm sorry you left while I was still angry My pride subsided eventually... I'm sorry to all the women I couldn't trust It's just the first one chose to leave I'm sorry you hurt for as long as you did Wish that you could have found another way I'm sorry I didn't speak at your funeral I hope this song will be ok You made it through your twenties You made it through divorce Oh mom, what were you going through? Was this conclusion really worth coming to? Was it an accident? Was this really your intent? As the curtains dropped were we in your thoughts? Because I still think of you How I could be to blame for this too Maybe it's me that's who Let your song end too soon

about

In early 2014, A Lot Like Birds' guitarist/composer Michael Franzino launched a successful Indiegogo campaign to fund the inception of his solo endeavor / softer musical counterpart: alone. In an attempt to fully immerse himself into the creative process, the project entailed him intentionally isolating himself in a cabin somewhere in The Sierra Mountain Range for two months to compose the album. He then recorded what was written with engineer/producer Dryw Owens upon his return from the woods, and the result was the debut alone. LP aptly titled Somewhere in the Sierras, which was set to be released DIY a year after his Indiegogo campaign on June 30th.

This album is dedicated to:

Andrew Dammar

Special Thanks:

All of the Indigogo Pledgers, Dryw Owens, Jack O'Donnell and the O'Donnell Family, Todd Reasor, Danika McClure, Joseph Arrington, Joe Kue, Sean Farnworth, Andrew Dammar, Marco Mazzoni, Bailey Zindel @ Halfheart Media, Maryland Sunderland, My Mother Dannette Crites, Father and Sister Philip and Sarah Franzino, The Horsemen, Jake Stahl, Matthew Reese, My brothers in A Lot Like Birds, John Howe, Cody Benjamin, Chris Vargas, Will Swan, Daniel Sandshaw @ Equal Vision Records, Eric Rushing @ The Artery Foundation, Daniel Dare, Brandon Stecz, Cody Meddaugh, LowKey Designs, Adam Wright, Taylor Fine, Michi McKillip, Ali Dacosta, Taylor Goodwin, Brendon Oliver, ourfathers, Kate Henka, Hans the Dog, Elron Hubbard, Paul Diefenderfer, Toby Schofield, Trevor Stein, Rodrigo Castellanos, Judd Dockery, Joaquin Maldonado, Chad Anderson, Magdalena Maldonado, Adam Moczydlowski, Nicholas Beard, Matt "Murf" Franco, Donna Manu, Rudy, Redlich, Tyler Hefty, Anthony Greer, Todd Sunderland, Phillip Rios, , Jon Miller, Some Sierra mice for keeping me company

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released June 30, 2015

All Melodies, Rhythms, and Lyrics Written By Michael Franzino

Somewhere in the Sierras Was Performed By:

Michael Franzino: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Programming, Alternate Percussion
Danika McClure: Vocals, Cello
Joseph Arrington: Drums
Joe Kye: Violin
Sean Farnworth: Trumpet
Dryw Owens: Programming, Alternate Percussion

Engineered, Produced, Mixed, by Dryw Owens
Mastered by Stephan Hawkes

Artwork By Marco Mazzoni
Artwork Assembly and Layout by Bailey Zindel

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