DRIVE TIL MORNING (ex-Pop Unknown) revels in the storytelling and backporch intimacy of Americana, awash with layered acoustics, electronica, wistful strings and beautiful melodies that balance on the edge of something irresistibly pop. Francis Garcia's hushed and intimate tenor conveys a stark simplicity and earnestness that reveals itself through each passing entry in this debut journal of songs. The arrangements - an often drumless blend of acoustic guitar, pedal steel and passionate vocals - remain effortlessly memorable. There's a nostalgic sadness about DRIVE TIL MORNING that is tempered by the warm comfort of songs that, ultimately, are ones of love and transcendence. Unreleased song "Engine Roars Me To Sleep" on Emo Diaries 7.

All songs written, performed and recorded by Francis Garcia in Brooklyn, New York, New York City and Austin, Texas periodically between spring 1998 and summer 2002. Helping hands lent by Deni Bonet (Violin and Viola), Jeff Caudill (additional vocals on Stompers), Tom Daly (banjo) and Greg McMullen (Pedal Steel).

Jeff was recorded by Jim Monroe in Orange, California.
Mastered by Marc Schwarz at Uberstudio in Chicago, Illinois.
Graphic Design and Photography by Michelle Kratchman and Francis Garcia
Digital Rendition of Rocket Ship Tattoo by Michelle
All Songs copyrighted and published by Francis Garcia (BMI, 2003).

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