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This CD is an excellent work, Alan's songwriting skills are innovative and very creative, his voice is very engaging, and the backup musicians and singers are fabulous. 11 original songs with terrific choruses and great stories. The CD starts off with the title cut "Travellers' Tales", an upbeat song about sharing a good story or two over a drink with friends.

"East Looe Boys", is one of several cuts on this album that reminds me of Australian Eric Bogle. Alan has a voice that lends itself well to story telling and his songs are easy to join in and sing along with. This one�s got a great chorus that lends itself to being sung loud and often.

There is a plaintiveness to "Where Did The Good Man Go" that leads the listener to a quiet place for contemplation. This song has almost a Country Music feel to it. I found myself imagining all the "good men" that I have known over the years of my life. Great song, Alan.

I laughed out loud at the satirical "Madame Whiplash". Alan's tongue in cheek song about a sadistic 17 stone woman who's lashings �make us English men�.   There is wit and dark humor here that I thoroughly enjoyed.

"Gracias Dicamus.../Deidre" is another of Alan's witty and humorous songs that can�t help but bring a smile and laugh to the listeners. "Half a dozen local vicars know the color of your knickers". This song is just one of the reasons to buy this CD and keep in the play list. Aside from the lyrics about Deidre, the opening chant from the male chorus is spectacular.

One of my favorite tracks of the CD is "The Ballad of Sam Brown". An old man's remembrance of his life and how the Great War had marked and changed him. A universal story told with remarkable clarity.

"Meet You In Amsterdam" is an upbeat love song   There are great instrumental arrangements in this song along with some of the best harmony singing in the entire CD. A very fun song to tap your toes to.

Near the end of the CD is a beautiful song titled "Walk In The Shallows". A story song about a young woman walking by the shore missing the men she has lost to the sea.

"We Will Walk Together" ends the album with grace and style. This is a beautiful love song to bring this CD to a close. All in all, "Travellers' Tales" is an excellent work that contains a great collection of songs by a terrific story teller. This CD will definitely be included in my play list.

Mike