ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS, UPSIDE DOWN FLOWERS

 Upside Down Flowers is a polished and personal album from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, shaped by his longtime love of piano-driven songwriting and clear nods to Billy Joel. The influence is especially present in the clean arrangements and storytelling tone throughout. McMahon wrote the album quickly and recorded it with producer Butch Walker, who handled all the instrumentation. The songs reflect on youth, family, and life transitions with a calm and focused voice. Known previously for his work with Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin, McMahon uses this album to return to more autobiographical writing, grounded in steady pacing and melodic clarity.