Wes Wehmiller, intently tracking the rhythm bass guitar part on "Bite" while I try and look busy.

Rick Musallam and Mike Keneally, doing a small portion of the many background vocals on "Bite."

Nick and "Get Things Done" percussionist Fausto Cuevas (left), sharing the kind of thoughtful moment germane only to two guys who hit things for a living.

The string section warms up for a sensitive moment in "Eighteen Weeks."

Caution: This amplifier may produce guitar tones hazardous to your health. Photo by Wayne Perez.

Late at night, tracking the main piano part to "Wildflower."