Just over 30 years ago, guitarist Chris Herin formed US prog rockers Tiles, who recorded six well-received albums prior to going on hiatus after 2018 the release of Pretending 2 Run. Herin has kept a low profile since then – but he’s now returned with his first solo album, Hiding In Plain Sight. It includes guest appearances from more than 30 musicians, including Peter Frampton, Alex Lifeson and Jethro Tull alumni Martin Barre, John O'Hara and Doane Perry.
Herin was aided in the creation of the album by famed Rush producer Terry Brown, who helped shape its sound and introduced some of those musicians. Lyrically it explores Alzheimer's disease, influenced by Herin watching his father’s challenges with the condition. With talk of Tiles reuniting, Herin reflects on the extensive creative process that led to the release of this most personal of albums.
