Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is the debut studio album by American rock pianist Andrew McMahon, under the moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Following the demise of Jack's Mannequin, McMahon released The Pop Underground (2013) EP. He began recording an album between late 2013 and early 2014 at various studios in Los Angeles, California, with producers Mike Viola and James Flannigan. Described as a pop, soft rock and electronic album, it drew comparisons to Fun, the Killers and Passion Pit. Half of the material on the album was co-written with Viola, while the balance was co-written with various musicians. Preceded by four singles, "Cecilia and the Satellite" in August, "High Dive", "Canyon Moon" and "See Her on the Weekend" in September, Vanguard Records released Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness on October 14, 2014. It was met with a favorable reaction from music critics, many of whom found it an enjoyable listen. Tours of the US and Australia, and music videos for "Cecilia and the Satellite" and "High Dive" helped to promote the album. It charted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200, as well as reaching upper positions on the Alternative, Digital and Independent album charts. "Cecilia and the Satellite" and "High Dive" appeared on various Billboard charts. Background Jack's Mannequin released their third album People and Things in October 2011 through the Warner Bros. imprint Sire Records. The album was made between 2009 and 2011, during which there was a leadership change at Warner Bros. As a result, the album was recorded on three separate occasions. Throughout the making of the album, vocalist/pianist Andrew McMahon felt that it was time to move on to another project. He considered the album the final part of the Jack's Mannequin story that he had initially intended would last for only one record. In February 2012, McMahon began dropping suggestions that the band's breakup was imminent. McMahon soon ended his partnership with Warner Bros. because of creative differences, and left his management. He took a step back from the music industry, moved out of Los Angeles to San Clemente, and spent his time focusing on his marriage, mental health and confidence. In September, "Wrecking Ball Heart", a track that McMahon viewed as both the final Jack's Mannequin song and his first solo song, was posted online. Jack's Mannequin played their last show in November. McMahon spent the next few months in