Stories Save Our Lives follows Culley through the untethered tumult of heartbreak, to his life-changing OCD diagnosis, and culminates in the revelation of newfound balance, of fledgling love, and redemption. Karl once more showcases his virtuosic fingerpicking but this time favors a more delicate, considered approach on classical.
Culley once more teams up with UK producer and musician Daniel Webster (who produced Karl’s second album The Owl) who frames the songs tastefully and provides additional instrumentation including guitar, synth, piano, bass, trumpet and percussion. Backing vocals are provided on three tracks by Lettie, an acclaimed vocalist and songwriter based in London.