It's about getting lost in the big city, about knowing the way through, and about the Last Chance Saloon. This is now a tidied up version 18/3/09

Those stark Moonlit nights have something of a reputation, but there are other things lurking in the moonlight.

Banjo and Guitar and Vocal. Sometimes you don't want to look back. this si now a tidied up version of this track 18/3/09

Accompanied by Jim Bouchard on Slide Guitar, this is "the way my people does". The unsung heroes.

Remedies are funny things. You want to get better but you don't want to change. This is now a minimally tidied up version of this track 18/3/09

There's a whole mythology woven into this song, and hence into the album, and the weave is fine and warm.

Ukulele and vocals performed by Jazz, 12. She's starting to write her own stuff (proud!) but just to get her in the studio for the first time, here is a cover of a song by Vance Joy.

Well I did try and get an RPM challenge done after last years fail, but I'm still lacking enthusiasm or creativity. Hence the uninspiring title of 'The Fifth', as this was the 5th track I was working on and the only one that came close to completion…

Sometimes we don't resist the brightest flame until it's too late. ACETYLENE Baby, you burn - I never learn until I'm on fire A dangerous game - the hottest flame I've ever seen I can't look away from your blinding display, drawn by desire…

The seeds of this song were sown years ago. If only those who left knew what they were headed for. BACK TO SHORE The sky was so high when you set out from shore The sun at your back, you were longing for more When it started to pour…