


Throughout the making of the album, vocalist/pianist Andrew McMahon felt that it was time to move on to another project. As a result, the album was recorded on three separate occasions. The album was made between 20, during which there was a leadership change at Warner Bros. Jack's Mannequin released their third album People and Things in October 2011 through the Warner Bros. "Cecilia and the Satellite" and "High Dive" appeared on various Billboard charts. It charted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200, as well as reaching upper positions on the Alternative, Digital and Independent album charts. Tours of the US and Australia, and music videos for "Cecilia and the Satellite" and "High Dive" helped to promote the album. It was met with a favorable reaction from music critics, many of whom found it an enjoyable listen. Preceded by four singles, " Cecilia and the Satellite" in August, "High Dive", "Canyon Moon" and "See Her on the Weekend" in September, Vanguard Records released Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness on October 14, 2014. Half of the material on the album was co-written with Viola, while the balance was co-written with various musicians. Described as a pop, soft rock and electronic album, it drew comparisons to Fun, the Killers and Passion Pit. He began recording an album between late 2013 and early 2014 at various studios in Los Angeles, California, with producers Mike Viola and James Flannigan. Following the demise of Jack's Mannequin, McMahon released The Pop Underground (2013) EP. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is the debut studio album by American rock pianist Andrew McMahon, under the moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.
