Former
Mayday Parade and
Go Radio frontman
Jason Lancaster makes his solo debut with
As You Are, an optimistic 12-song set about love, change, and appreciation. The Florida-based songwriter seems generally in a pretty positive place with this record, whether he's expressing gratitude for his fans on "Change," thanking Jesus on "Save Me," or delivering any of the album's many love songs like "You'n Me" and "Climb Up to My Window." Released in July 2014,
As You Are follows somewhat quickly after the October 2013 breakup of
Go Radio and follows a similar stylistic approach, as he blends sensitive piano and acoustic guitar ballads with the more straightforward modern rock that was the hallmark of both of his previous bands. It's an uplifting collection and a logical next step in
Lancaster's musical journey. ~ Timothy Monger