"It shows a different side of us and paves the way for what our new album is going to be like," he told PEOPLE. "In some ways, we've played it safe in the past, and I think we're over that now. I don't mind that songs like 'Whiskey On My Breath' may be a little controversial, because they're honest, and I think that they'll make people think about how they feel about life."

Bandmate Eric Gunderson said the album will show how the two have grown up and matured in the business. "But there are plenty of songs on this album that are just good, fun songs, and that's still a side of us too," Gunderson added.