Album DescriptionDelightfully fresh and quirky pop songs abound on Tom Hedrick's debut solo album, As If. Formerly the bassist and songwriter for Bay Area guitar pop trio The Fitsners, Hedrick peppers As If with rich melodies, clever lyrics, driving guitars and plenty of humor. The subject matter of the 14 songs contained on this record range from the story of a grocery clerk with a strange fetish ("Clyde The Grocery Man") to a broken down Chevy van ("Dr. Leaky") to a person with a rebellious body part ("My Hand Has A Mind Of Its Own"). It also includes an insightful ode to the 11th President of the U.S. ("James K. Polk") and plenty of other ditties sure to bring a smile to the listener. Tom Hedrick is the King of Geek Rock, and anyone looking for a fresh spin on the two minute pop song will be sure to enjoy the stories he shares on As If.