Nine Times Blue is a tour de force of driving, melodic rock, each song simultaneously infused with the craftsmanship of the Brill Building era and the electric energy of seminal bands like Big Star, The Replacements, and The Smithereens. The moniker power pop (coined by Pete Townshend) can be applied to Nine Times Blue, but only according to its original definition: a genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock, and features strong melodies, clear vocals, and infectious guitar hooks. Pop history enthusiasts might recognize Nine Times Blue as the title of a song by Mike Nesmith (of The Monkees), a fitting homage by a band not afraid to tap into power pop’s venerable roots. Matter of Time follows Nine Time Blue’s critically acclaimed 2012 release, Falling Slowly. “Modern, mature, rock/power pop...in cahoots with the Matthew Sweet, Fountains of Wayne/Crowded House/Gin Blossoms/Jellyfish school of Beatlesesque guitar groups” -Jack Rabid, Big Takeover “There is no denying that singer/songwriter/guitarist Kirk Waldrop knows how to write a melodic, infectious tune.” - Lilli Friedman, Relix Magazine Waldrop has been involved in the Georgia music scene since the 1990s, fronting Athens based group, The Features from 1994-1997, and releasing two singles on Democrat Records. In addition to his experience as a front man and songwriter, Waldrop has worked as a producer, notably on two Paul McCartney tribute compilations released on Oglio Records. The albums featured artists such as Robyn Hitchcock, Matthew Sweet, Semisonic, , The Finn Brothers, Barenaked Ladies, and They Might be Giants, and raised money for breast cancer research in honor of Linda McCartney. After initially working with these artists as a producer, Waldrop has since had the opportunity to collaborate with some of them live and in the studio, creating a strong network of talent and support that has stood the test of time.