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Coming off his 2006 major-label bow, Boneclouds, Jennings retreated to a studio in the woods, where he set himself up with a laptop and two microphones. The title comes from his son talking about where he came from before he was born, Ya know dad, when I was in the Ever? It was pretty raw, but fun, because thats how I grew up working, says Jennings about the recording process for In the Ever. I wanted to do it quickly in a childlike way. Id write songs in the morning, record them in the afternoon and finish them up by night. In the Ever continues Jennings spiritual journey, informed by his love of influences like Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt, Hank Williams, Johnny Cashs American recordings and Led Zeppelin, his favorite band of all time. I just wanted to make sure its not re-enacted music, he says. I have no use for being a retro artist. I want to understand my past and come from something, but move forward at the same time. According to Jennings, the songs on the new album can be interpreted about an individual or the longing for God, as in the opening Never Knew Your Name, which juxtaposes the harsh earthly aspects of the lyrics with the comfort of transcendence. If the house is on fire/Youre gonna run for the door/If the door is on fire/Youre gonna kneel on the floor/You get down low/You learn to love the flame/Ive been loving you forever, but I never knew your name. His music has its roots in ancient folk tales updated for the modern world. Every human being is put in that position,` he explains, `where you must learn to love the very things that threaten you. -- Jambase.com
