Got A Girl - I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now (2014) V0

The duo revealed that the album would feature heavy influences of French pop music, which were a shared interest between the two. According to Vents Magazine, Dan has "assembled a rich, enveloping sound world all its own, with hints of Laurel Canyon folk, yacht rock, and sunshine pop stylized and synthesized through sumptuous arrangements, intricate electronics, and unfettered melodic invention," whereas he has collaborated with Winstead to write the lyrics.[4]

In an interview with Complex Magazine, Winstead also details the inspiration behind the album — 'French ’60s pop—Jane Birkin, and stuff like that. It’s kind of married with Dan’s sensibility, which is his beats and a little bit of that low-key hip-hop vibe. So it makes for something that’s very unique; it’s very lounge-y and light. It's got a little bit of a French quality."[5]

In May 2013, the official promo track "You and Me" was released.[6] It was promoted as the first single from their upcoming album, but according to the track list that was released, it will not be included in the album.

On May 31, Got a Girl also recorded the song "I'm Down" from Beck's music sheet album Song Reader. The recording was released on YouTube.[7] On July 8 2014, the final tracklisting for the album was released, and Got a Girl's cover of the song was not selected to be included in the album.[8]

Initially, Got a Girl's debut album is reported to be set for release in January 2014 via EMI,[9] but its release has been bumped to July 2014.[10]

In June 2014, Spin.com revealed that the album, titled I Love You But I Must Drive Off this Cliff Now, will be released on July 22 via Bulk Recordings. The album's full tracklist is also revealed on AllMusic.[11] The first single, "Did We Live Too Fast" premiered on June 3.[12] The music video, directed by Hope Larson, premiered online on June 16.[13]

The second single, "There's a Revolution" was released on July 8.[14]
No. Title Length
1. "Did We Live Too Fast" 3:50
2. "I'll Never Hold You Back" 4:25
3. "Close to You" 4:35
4. "Everywhere I Go" 4:34
5. "Last Stop" 3:57
6. "There's a Revolution" 3:31
7. "Things Will Never Be the Same" 3:52
8. "Put Your Head Down" 3:59
9. "Friday Night" 3:22
10. "La La La" 4:22
11. "Da Da Da" 2:09
12. "Heavenly" 3:58
Total length:
46:22