When Facing the Things We Turn Away From [Liner Notes]

Thank you

When Facing the Things We Turn Away From is a product of a year of stillness after what felt like a lifetime of constant movement. Sonically and lyrically, this time was used as a huge learning experience in bettering myself as a songwriter and also understanding myself as a person. Thank you for listening.

Sammy Witte, where do I even start?
My creative partner. Thank you for your time and energy throughout this entire process. Your passion for music and positive spirit is unrivaled. You pushed me and this project further than I ever could have imagined. What an ambitious endeavor this turned out to be and I couldne't be more thankful for you. Such a talent and a bloody legend.

Sierra Deaton, my best friend, co-writer and wife to be. Thank you for your endless love and support in all that I do. I'm so grateful for the words you have written and the words you have inspired. Such a talented human with a beautiful heart. You bring out the best in me and without you, I wouldn't be here. I love you, Thao xx.

Matt Ensell, you are a life long friend and I'm so blessed to have such a wise, positive spirit along for the ride. Thank you for making everything look cool and talking me through the many challenges that have come our way.

David Sheppard, what a guy. Thank you for being a part of this team and helping shape what is hopefully a long journey together. Such a beacon of light in a sometimes dark industry. I love your pink hair, work ethic and creative taste. Thank you.

Vlad, your taste and artistic instincts drove this project and I'm so thankful you have been a beautiful part of this.

Max & McKenzie, thank you for your creative guidance and your hard work pulling this together. Appreciate you both dearly.

Benjamin Evans, thank you for your friendship over the past 10 years, I wouldn't be here without your love and support.

To my family back home in Australia; We have been kept apart for the making of this album and I miss you dearly. Thank you for giving me the support as a kid for my love of music and being a safe place that I can always return to. I love you all.

And finally to my brothers in 5SOS, Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood & Michael Clifford. I am so grateful to be given the opportunity and be in the position to freely create this album. You boys are the reason I'm here and I don't take it for granted. All my love and thank you!

Special thanks to Peter Katsis, Joel Mark, John Hill, Taylor Jackson, Kevin Smith, Spike Stent, Michael Freeman and Randy Merrel.

Extra special thanks to David Massey, Marietta and everyone at SONY. Damian, Amand and the SONY Music pub team that played on the album.

Thank you to everyone who takes a chance to listen to WFTTWTAF.