Presents Author Unknown

Without question, Jason Falkner stands among the most gifted musicians, songwriters, and  producers in modern popular music. Beyond the acclaimed recordings he has made as a solo  artist and with his influential bands—The Three O’Clock, Jellyfish, The Grays, and TV Eyes - Falkner’s extraordinary talents have been sought out by an impressive roster of artists including  Beck, Paul McCartney, Aimee Mann, St. Vincent, Noel Gallagher, Brendan Benson, and Air. 

Born in San Francisco and raised in Southern California, Falkner was a classically trained piano  prodigy whose musical gifts emerged at an early age. He first gained widespread recognition  as a member of the pioneering Paisley Underground band The Three O’Clock, whose final album, Vermillion, was released on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Soon afterward, he joined the  legendary power-pop outfit Jellyfish before forming the highly influential pop-rock group The  Grays alongside Jon Brion. 

Yet Falkner’s true artistic destiny lay in his solo work. In 1996, he signed with Elektra Records  and released two critically celebrated albums: Presents Author Unknown and Can You Still Feel?  Written, produced, and performed by Falkner himself, both records showcased his remarkable  ability to blend sophisticated songwriting, inventive arrangements, and flawless musicianship.  

Decades later, they remain touchstones for fans and fellow musicians alike. Omnivore Recordings is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Falkner’s landmark debut,  Presents Author Unknown. For this special edition, Falkner returned to the original multitrack  tapes to create an all-new remix, revealing greater depth, punch, and sonic detail while remaining faithful to the spirit of the original release. The bonus tracks for this expanded edition feature  the outtake “My Home Is Not A House” and three 4-track demos of songs from the album.