Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness (album)

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Two women standing close to each over with an ocean behind them
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 14, 2014
RecordedDecember 2013–April 2014
Studio
  • Barebones
  • Big Evil
  • Rusk
  • LAFX
  • Spendlove
  • Gat 3
  • Limbo
Genre
Length37:11
LabelVanguard
Producer
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness chronology
The Pop Underground
(2013)
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
(2014)
Zombies on Broadway
(2017)
Singles from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
  1. "Cecilia and the Satellite"
    Released: August 12, 2014
  2. "High Dive"
    Released: September 2, 2014
  3. "Canyon Moon"
    Released: September 23, 2014
  4. "See Her on the Weekend"
    Released: September 30, 2014

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is the debut studio album by American rock pianist Andrew McMahon, under the moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Following the demise of Jack's Mannequin, McMahon released The Pop Underground (2013) EP. He began recording an album between late 2013 and early 2014 at various studios in Los Angeles, California, with producers Mike Viola and James Flannigan. Described as a pop, soft rock and electronic album, it drew comparisons to Fun, the Killers and Passion Pit. Half of the material on the album was co-written with Viola, while the balance was co-written with various musicians.

Preceded by four singles, "Cecilia and the Satellite" in August, "High Dive", "Canyon Moon" and "See Her on the Weekend" in September, Vanguard Records released Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness on October 14, 2014. It was met with a favorable reaction from music critics, many of whom found it an enjoyable listen. Tours of the US and Australia, and music videos for "Cecilia and the Satellite" and "High Dive" helped to promote the album. It charted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200, as well as reaching upper positions on the Alternative, Digital and Independent album charts. "Cecilia and the Satellite" and "High Dive" appeared on various Billboard charts.