The Something for Kate member stocks his songwriting portfolio with winners on his second solo album. Strange Loop examines intimate spaces and identities, full of intrigue and surprise turns. There are lyrical treasures to be found in titles like “Idiot Oracle”, “Iris Black” and “Hey History (Don’t Go Changing)”. Recording at Wilco’s Loft Studio allows Dempsey’s thoughts space to wander and connect to the album’s driving rhythms and chiming melodies. Strange Loop assures Dempsey’s status as one of today's great singer/songwriters.