WHAT’S UP WITH THE NEW ALBUM????
We have recently fielded numerous questions regarding new
music and the status of our new album. Following is a post we made to our
discussion forum on the web site (www.rosemarygates.com) addressing the issue
for the fans:
“The truth is that we have written and are in the process of
recording our second full length album right now. We are nearing completion of
the tracking phase and hope to be mixing and mastering in December/January.
This album was actually begun in the summer of 2001, not more than half a year
after the release of our first album. But as circumstance would have it, our
first album did very well and garnered us a lot of attention from record labels
and clubs. Hence, the album was put on hold while we played in support of
“Shine.”
At the end of 2001, having played 65 shows and sold out of
two pressings of our album, the band was in burn out mode to say the least. We
also had to cope with the loss of a drummer and going through the process of
finding a replacement. 9/11 put an abrupt end to any and all record label
attention for obvious reasons. Mike left the band to recuperate, while the rest
of the guys slowed things way down and played less than 10 shows in ’02. In
2003, we began our gradual comeback to the music scene and have been playing
shows here and there ever since. It wasn’t until early this year (2005) that we
decided to pick up and finish the album we started 4 years earlier. Even that
effort was nearly de-railed by the departure of one of our guitarists, Jim
Stocks. But we have moved forward and are finally seeing the fruits of our
labor.
When we decided to pick up and finish the album, we said we
could approach this one of two ways: 1) do things quick and dirty and get a new
product to market or 2) take our time and produce the absolute best album we
could. Since we care deeply about our music, we have chosen the latter. We know
many of our friends and fans have been anxious for us to get things done, but
to be honest, we have to satisfy ourselves first. None of us want to put out a
sub-par record. We promise that the new disc will be well worth the wait.
As for Essentials, (many) will be less than thrilled to hear
that we have been selected for the disc with our song “Horses” (because of the
requests for new music). We initially wanted to put out a new piece this year,
but since the tracking process has taken longer than expected, we just didn’t
have the song mixed and mastered to the point that we could do it justice. We
contemplated not releasing a song this year, but ultimately decided that
putting out an old tune is preferable to nothing since we will be releasing a
new album in the next several months. Sorry if that disappoints, but it is the
best we have right now.
Anyway, we appreciate the patience of you and all our fans…
we’re almost there. Hang in there!”
rg