
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. Track listing Writing credits per booklet.[30] Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness standard edition No. Title Writer(s) Producer Length 1. "Canyon Moon" Andrew McMahonSam HollanderKevin Griffin Mike ViolaJames FlanniganMcMahon 3:03 2. "Cecilia and the Satellite" McMahonJames FlanniganAnders Grahn ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 3:43 3. "High Dive" McMahonMike Viola ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 3:47 4. "All Our Lives" McMahonAndrew GoldsteinBrian Lee ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 3:50 5. "See Her on the Weekend" McMahon ViolaFlanniganMcMahonZac Clark (co.)Jay McMillan (co.) 3:49 6. "Black and White Movies" McMahonViola ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 4:04 7. "Driving Through a Dream" McMahonViola ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 4:11 8. "Halls" McMahonViola ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 3:48 9. "Rainy Girl" McMahonViola McMahon 2:59 10. "Maps for the Getaway" McMahonViolaFlannigan ViolaFlanniganMcMahon 3:57 Total length: 37:11 Japanese bonus tracks[75] No. Title Length 11. "Lottery Ticket" 3:17 12. "Art School Girlfriend" 3:53 13. "Shelter Breaks" 3:54 14. "High Dive" (acoustic) 4:02 Total length: 52:22 Deluxe edition bonus tracks[76] No. Title Length 11. "Lottery Ticket" 3:17 12. "Art School Girlfriend" 3:53 13. "Maps for the Getaway" (Canyons version) 3:57 14. "Cecilia and the Satellite" (Canyons version) 4:02 15. "Halls" (Canyons version) 3:47 16. "High Dive" (Canyons version) 4:10 Total length: 60:23