In 2000, I released a collection of demos, bundled with the previously released "The Beautiful Ep", creating a new release entitled "Peppermint Daisy Music".

Almost 9 years later... I have the courage to say... I'm sorry.

The collection was a mistake! The production quality was far too low to be a commercial release. The songs were in a development stage and I don't know if you've noticed, but they have had no life beyond this album. Factory seconds if you will.

So why was it released?

Ok, being brutally honest, I needed some income.

The post Guardian years were extremely lean. In fact, it wasn't until mid 2005 that I finally got some stability back. I likely could have made more working at Taco Bell full time than I did chasing music during that period. Don't get me wrong, I had some great moments along the way, but certainly not enough to sustain a family. In hindsite, I was selfish. But I always had Heather's support. Even when I truly didn't deserve it. She's a remarkable, forgiving and encouraging woman.

Ok, back on track...Peppermint Daisy. I have gotten e-mails over the years from people who say they enjoyed the rawness of that disc, but I still regard it as bottom of the barrel commercial product. It served it's purpose, I got paid. But I sacrificed my integrity for a check.

Never again!

I promise.

God gave me a gift. If I can't honor Him through excellence with that gift. I need to re-evaluate.

jamie

PS- If you really must have this collection, I have noticed that it's on about every torrent site out there. Don't waste your cash on all those ebay items with my name on it. I don't receive a penny from them and the quality is low. Stick to the Guardian, London Calling, Adriangale and Crunch releases. Songs For Heaven & Earth/Dios De Amor was also a low budget recording, but I still stand behind that work.

¶ 12/20/2008