Twenty-five years into a musical career highlighted by five Grammy nominations, two RIAA certified gold albums, and, most recently, the publication of Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir, a candid reflection on his life in and outside of music, Mark Morton's creative energy is at an all-time high. Without The Pain, his sophomore solo effort and a tribute to his longtime love of southern rock, is produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur. The album brings together an impressive list of world-renowned contributors from the Americana, rock, and country scenes... Outlaw country star Cody Jinks contributes two powerful tracks, including the haunting Brother; Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr teams with Americana superstar Jason Isbell on Come December, while Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three) delivers an attitude-drenched performance on the opener, Hell & Back.