sentences:  A second step forward should be a step up the ladder as opposed to just asserting your presence.You’re not just saying, ‘hey, I’m still here.You’re saying, ‘hey I’m here and I’ve challenged myself and I’ve hopefully done something that I haven’t done already.’ In order to challenge himself and create the album he wanted, Rutledge wrote a new batch of songs and recorded them in eight days with his band, opting for a more live recording style.