Crises of Willpower - digital

Simians’ debut album “Crises of Willpower” is an immersive project more than 15 years in the making. Inspired by the infamous "marshmallow test" of the '70s—a landmark experiment on the challenges of self-control—this concept album explores the notion that maybe all of society’s modern problems are really just crises of willpower. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and produced by three-time Grammy-nominated drummer/producer Ken Coomer (an original founding member of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo), this 13-track odyssey traverses timeless themes such as love lost and found, disillusionment, the motivational struggles of a nihilist, the perils of miscommunication, disappearing friends, political revulsion, getting trapped under a fallen tree and wondering if you should amputate your leg, nostalgia, regret, lifecycles, death, and most of all: hope. Singles like “The Logger and the Snow Angel," "Golden Saturn," "Crossing the Chesapeake," "Islands," and "Message for an Answering Machine" unfold a rich musical tapestry, offering a glimpse into Simians' introspective world. “Crises of Willpower" released on May 17, 2024—a testament to the enduring power of artistic vision and human perseverance.

Tracklist:

1. Rabbit Holes
2. Islands
3. Vanished
4. Message for an Answering Machine
5. Golden Saturn
6. The Logger and the Snow Angel
7. Crossing the Chesapeake
8. Unkind
9. Trench Prayer
10. Trench Sermon
11. For Peace
12. Serpents of the Throne
13. Loop (Acoustic)