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THE ALBUM

By Michael Skinner


The idea of performing as a solo artist is foreign to me. As a drummer, I have always performed with bands, and I prefer the idea of a band. So we approached the making of this album as a band project. I believe we accomplished that in the making of this album, even with the very busy and sometimes conflicting schedules of the musicians involved. Somehow, it all came together. I thank them and I thank God for this opportunity.
TRAIN OF TEARSThe songs contained in this album truly reflect a labor of love, sweat, and tears. Due to the severe sexual, physical and emotional abuse I endured as a child, my life has been effected in so many ways. But I never could have imagined the mis-treatment and abuse I experienced later on in life as an adult, when I was given a diagnosis several years ago of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depression. The subsequent loss of family, friends and business associates was crippling in and of itself. Due to the prejudice, the fears and the stigma of mental illness, you find your life being changed dramatically. You are treated as a second class citizen by so many. I can now understand what others experience due to the color of their skin, their race, their religion, and their creed. It is more than just an unpleasant experience.

They say when the going gets tough, you find out who your true friends are. I am very, very fortunate to have such great friends, some of whom appear on this album. I hope this album can help change some peoples perceptions of those with mental health issues.
TRAIN OF TEARS
FEATURING:
MICHAEL SKINNER formerly of TRAIN: Vocals, rythym guitar, drums
PETER ZINS lead guitar, accoustic guitar, vocals (formerly from POWERGLIDE)
BARBARA BURKE keyboard and vocals (also formerly from POWERGLIDE)
DAN LORD bass guitar (formerly of THE ROCK KATZ)
ROY D'INNOCENZO lead guitar and classical guitar, accoustic 12 string (formerly from THE ROCK KATZ)
BOB CATALONO bass guitar (formerly of VOYAGER)
NANCY MAGUIRE vocals - The Boston Conservatory of Music
ADDITIONAL VOCALS BY THE PRIME OF LIFE UNITY SINGERS: DENISE BILODEAU, MIKE KANE, BOB BAUER, AND KENT GRAY
PIRATES – My second album release

PIRATES – Press Release

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Waitin' For A Train - $14.00 total [ $12.00 CD, $2.00 S&H]
Pirates - $12.00 total [ $10.00 CD, $2.00 S&H]
Train of Tears - $12.00 total [ $10.00 CD, $2.00 S&H]
Train of Tears - cassette - $7.00 total [ $5.00 cassette, $2.00 S&H]
T-shirts - $14.00 total [$12.00 t-shirt, $2.00 S & H]
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MICHAEL SKINNER
141 English Village Road #11
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SPECIAL NOTE: A portion of proceeds from the sale of this album will benefit organizations that help survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse.


Copyright 2002 - 2007 © Michael Skinner
Last revised: September 19, 2007