 The following year, Taylor released his second solo album, "A Briefing for the Ascent", this time inspired by the loss of his grandmother.That year, Taylor also became the production director for Frontline Records and went on to produce many of the label's releases.In the early 1990s, Taylor teamed up with Adam Again's Gene Eugene, The Choir's Derri Daugherty and The 77s' Mike Roe to form the alt-country/roots band, Lost Dogs.