Following swiftly on from 2007's incredibly accomplished Fatcat debut, 'Fear Of Flying' covers a wealth of ideas & styles, presenting a more disparate yet equally immediate record. DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS is a North Carolina-based songwriter with a background of diverse musical experiences the broad range of influences and inspirations that have been naturally embraced over the years. There is a rawness prevalent on 'Fear Of Flying' that differentiates this album from its predecessor, but David's natural affinity towards pop music shines through. 'Fear Of Flying' gives clear nods to the past but its ambition transcends its influences - somehow this record manages to be both more a pop record, a classic rock album that sounds a long way from the 1970s.