The Recent Past is the 2026 release from Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden, a long-running voice in alternative and folk-leaning rock. It continues his search for unsung moments, and it marks a change in his process: after years of mixing his own records, he handed the final mixes to Grammy-winning engineer Tom Schick, known for his work with Jeff Tweedy and Wilco.
The album balances heartache and frank declarations with a good deal of comfort and a few danceable surprises. Hayden's quiet, observant songwriting is still at the center, and it sounds fresh with a new set of ears on the final sound. It's a rich addition to his catalog, and a good fit for listeners who like their folk and alternative rock personal and unhurried.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Outside Music
- Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 10/02/2026
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TRACKS
A1. This Beautiful Day
A2. Bombs Away
A3. Stardust Or Avalon
A4. Outta Nashville
A5. Field Of Lovers
A6. Come For Us
B1. Small Town Airport Restaurant
B2. Time Has Been More Kind
B3. On My Mark
B4. Makes No Sense
B5. You're The Only Reason
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