The Autumn Defense began as a side project for John Stirratt, who is best known for his work as bassist for alt-country bands
Wilco and
Uncle Tupelo. Stirratt collaborated with Pat Sansone, who had been known for his work with
Joseph Arthur and
Josh Rouse, to produce a 1960s-style rock/pop album. This album, The Green Hour, was released on Stirratt's own Broadmoor label, with Stirratt doing the bulk of the writing while Sansone focused on the technical recording aspects. The band did some light touring around the United States in between other projects.
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