Grover Anderson's lyrics & chords

Declaring oneself “The Optimist” is a bold move, especially on an album with as many songs of murder, heartache, and South American gunslinging as Grover Anderson’s 2014 release has. Even interweaved with the songs about growing old together or how much fun it is being the big spoon, there’s always a thorn or two hidden somewhere in Grover’s rose-colored glasses. A long-held belief that the Darkness makes us appreciate the Light permeates his songwriting, and informs his mission to celebrate life in all its ups and downs through songw...read more