Broken Spindles was the solo moniker for Joel Petersen, bass player for The Faint. Here is what he had to say in his own words: “Early November of 2001, I was asked to make some music for a video piece a friend of mine was working on. Making music to unseen images sounded fun, but I had no idea where to begin. The only point of reference I was given was the description “ethereal with an edge” ? an intriguing oxymoron. I got to working and became so enthused I finished three pieces within the span of a week and sent them off. I think I ultimately failed my friend’s instructions because he didn’t use a single track in the video. However, the three completed tracks left me feeling motivated, and I felt there was more to do. The solution seemed natural; I decided to make an album.”