The first of many lo-fi indie projects, these songs were written and recorded in various hotel rooms around the country in March 2001.

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Michael Knott & Noah Riemer Mother Nation (2001 Independent CD-R) Produced by: Michael Knott and Noah Riemer Michael Knott – Vocals, acoustic guitar Noah Riemer – Vocals, acoustic guitar 01) Down the Line Knott, Riemer sung by Michael 02) Roadside Diner Knott, Riemer sung by Noah 03) Sometimes Knott, Riemer sung by Michael 04) Sweep It Up Oh Lord Knott, Riemer sung by Noah 05) Sand Angel Knott, Riemer sung by Noah 06) Desecrated Man Knott, Riemer sung by Michael 07) Rags Again Knott, Riemer sung by Michael 08) Mother Nation Dearest Knott, Riemer sung by Noah 09) Unsettled Kind of Life Knott, Riemer sung by Michael