Gabriel Birnbaum's second "true" solo album, Patron Saint of Tireless Losers, finds him looking inside himself. He mines melodies of early California psych and singer-songwriter observations, combining spiky rock with gentle examinations on purpose and connection. His songwriting is a unique strength, trawling the depth of human nature.

The solo debut album from Wilder Maker frontperson Gabriel Birnbaum works in a familiar solemn folky vein with some occasional flourishes to brighten up the atmosphere. Not Alone forsakes the instrumental strength and orchestration of his band for a back to basics approach showing the strength and skill of Birnbaum as a songwriter.