Chris Robeson, an enigmatic Texas songwriter based in Austin, is poised to unveil his debut album "Euphoriphobia" in July 2024. Harbouring a cache of nearly 1000 songs and several unreleased records, Robeson has spent decades writing and recording in solitude, but is now ready to share his music with the world.

Rooted in influences spanning John Prine, Ween, Roger Miller, Tom Waits, Townes Van Zandt, and Kris Kristofferson, Robeson's work combines musical pastiche with candid lyricism. He approaches songwriting with an actor's spirit, crafting vignettes of human experience through a kaleidoscope of characters and voices.

Though Robeson has tapped a wellspring of endlessly inventive song crafting, the now 37-year life path leading to this motherlode, has not been without its travails. A long series of false starts, broken hearts, detours and existential crises came well before he fully committed to following the path of his restless and prolific muse.

Despite facing severe depression and health issues, Robeson's unwavering dedication to songwriting has persisted since his teenage years. His journey has transformed his music into both a lifeline and a pursuit of unapologetic authenticity.

Sometimes tongue-in-cheek and often eclectic, Robeson's narrative and genre-bending style oscillates between humor and poignancy. Writing from a place of isolation, anxiety, and substance abuse, he offers solace to those experiencing similar lows, wishing for redemption, understanding, and connection.

Collaborating with producer Gabriel Rhodes, “Euphoriphobia” is full of introspective and emotive songs exploring the idea of happiness as a drug. This collection, including self-help songs and tributes to loved ones lost to suicide during the pandemic, dives into deep emotions without prescribing solutions.

As "Euphoriphobia" prepares for its release, Robeson stands ready to share his personal and sonically unique creations, aiming to provoke laughter, tears, and perhaps a hint of irritation, but ultimately leaving an undeniable impression on those who listen

Track Titles and Sequencing

1. Built to Fall Apart 2:38
2. Fistful of Cash 3:36
3. Home in the Rain 2:48
4. Wanderin’ 3:06
5. What’s That Say About Me 2:13
6. Fool’s Gold 3:05
7. Feel the Good Things Too 3:15
8. Held You 3:02
9. Right Back Down 2:32
10. Everything Goes 3:04
11. Take Me Too 3:05
12. A Better Song 3:43
13. I’m Comin’ Home (If You’d Let Me) 3:10

Total Time: 39:17 (39:31 with record gaps)

Liner Notes:

All songs produced and engineered by Gabriel Rhodes and Chris Robeson at Lampwick Recording Studio, Austin, TX

All songs mastered by Mark Hallman, Austin, TX

“Built to Fall Apart”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Jeff Plankenhorn

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, keyboards, erhu, flute, horns
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion
• Oliver Steck – harmonica

“Fistful of Cash”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Gabriel Rhodes

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, sitar, keyboards, background vocals
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion, foley, background vocals
• Shawn Pander – background vocals
• Guy Forsyth – background vocals

“Home in the Rain”

Written by: Chris Robeson

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, background vocals
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums

“Wanderin’”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Gabriel Rhodes, Jeff Plankenhorn, Sherita Perez, Jack Henry

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, keyboards, percussion
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion

“What’s That Say About Me”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Gabriel Rhodes

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – acoustic guitar, keyboards, percussion
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion, foley
• Shawn Pander – background vocals
• Guy Forsyth – saw

“Fool’s Gold”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Gabriel Rhodes

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, keyboards
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums
• Ilya Janos Kolozs – percussion
• Shawn Pander – dog bark
• Guy Forsyth – background vocals, harmonica
• Oliver Steck – trumpet

“Feel the Good Things Too”

Written by: Chris Robeson

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – background vocals, electric guitar, steel guitar, keyboards
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion
• Ilya Janos Kolozs – percussion
• Shawn Pander – background vocals

“Held You”

Written by: Chris Robeson

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, piano, keyboards
• Ilya Janos Kolozs – percussion
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar

“Right Back Down”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Gabriel Rhodes

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion
• Ilya Janos Kolozs – percussion

“Everything Goes”

Written by: Chris Robeson

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – background vocals, electric guitar, keyboards
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion

“Take Me Too”

Written by: Chris Robeson

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals
• Gabriel Rhodes – piano, keyboards, mandolin
• Josh Flowers – bass, strings

“A Better Song”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Denis Bastarache, Gabriel Rhodes

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, mandolin, keyboards
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums, percussion
• Ilya Janos Kolozs – percussion

“I’m Comin’ Home (If You’d Let Me)”

Written by: Chris Robeson, Mark Arnold

• Chris Robeson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Gabriel Rhodes – electric guitar, keyboards, percussion
• Matt Slagle – bass guitar
• John Chipman – drums

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