Patterson Hood's first solo record in over a decade was born out of a friendship with producer Chris Funk (The Decemberists). The pair would often perform together for fun and during Hood's solo tours, making far-off plans to make a record together. They eventually went into Jackpot Studios in Portland, Oregon. Many of the songs were composed on piano marking a bigger departure from his work with Drive-By Truckers than prior solo efforts. Guest appearances from: Waxahatchee, Wednesday and Lydia Loveless.
 
Tracklist
1 Exploding Trees 
2 A Werewolf and a Girl (FT. Lydia Loveless) 
3 The Forks of Cypress (FT. Waxahatchee) 
4 Miss Coldiron's Oldsmobile 
5 The Pool House 
6 The Van Pelt Parties (FT. Wednesday) 
7 Last Hope 
8 At Safe Distance 
9 Airplane Screams 
10 Pinocchio