Sarah Slean‘s album is set to release in Canada on September 14th.

They’re still trying to decide if a U.S. release is worth it. “Oh please, yes!” I say, knowing full well that I can still get my hands on a first-run print, but I want America to discover great music again. I’m shaking with anticipation over this album.

I have an MP3 copy of the song “California” available if you want to hear it. I looked forward to this song more than any other. The live versions are heart-wrenching. Seeing it live was, too. This is a little different, but still powerful as hell. GET BOTH VERSIONS HERE.

I went to California

I met a lovely man

He rubs a wedding finger

Without a wedding band

O he knows better anyhow

His kisses are just old in his eyes

O I know better I know better

Still I wish I was by your side