Time has a way of slipping away and as people grow older, they get busy. He reluctantly decided to move back home, though excited by the silver lining to see the friends he grew up with. Detailed in “Small Midwestern Towns”, he sings his reality poetically.
It became imperative for him to step back and heal. Knowing he couldn’t run away from them any longer, he got his head checked out. That is until the migraines and double vision started interfering. After growing up in a small town his whole life, he felt at home in the city. He loved the city and all its offerings of sounds, people, and architecture. After suffering a head injury as a youth and missing its importance at the time, he spent a couple of years living in the Twin Cities. It’s quite the feat to release an album after what Tyler has been through. The combination of nostalgia and regret mixed with hope certainly has an alluring pull. The guitar continues the chorus in a nice sing-along. Its bold guitar and punchy drumbeat accentuate the vocals belting out a story.
The album starts off strong with “Hold On To You”. It tells of Tyler McAninch’s personal stories and long-time ponderings. The album was recorded at The Library Recording Studio in NE Minneapolis with the help of owner Matt Patrick, who has worked with many Minneapolis artists including Annie Mack and Jeremy Messersmith. Its lyrics are somehow both comforting and invigorating, despite its heavy content. It reminds me a bit of Tom Petty and has some bluesy vibes and a touch of country-rock characteristics as well. The 10 track album is easy to listen to as it appeals to the heartache we all experience in our lifetime. Tyler McAninch’s new release The Glue That Held Us Together is a forthright, storyteller rock album about overcoming fears, processing hurt, loss, and realizing what matters most in life.
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