After the solo project bug bit Jenny Lewis in 2006, it seemed only
inevitable that another member of Rilo Kiley would embark on his or her
own journey for a disc or two. But who would have thought it would be
bassist Pierre de Reeder? If anyone, it seemed likely that guitarist Blake
Sennett was primed to display his songwriting skills under his own name.
Although Sennett and Rilo drummer Jason Boesel did wander off to do a
couple albums with the Elected, no true solo album has been made yet.
According to the accompanying press release, de Reeder had apparently been
crafting songs during the downtime from his main gig. And if his debut,
That’s The Way It Was, is any indication, he’s no slouch in the studio
without the direction of Rilo masterminds Sennett and Lewis, though both
are featured here along with Boesel.