welcome on board Fred !
My GL diagnostic :
One of the most melodic album that Mark ever done. it impressive how each album has its own sound, own coulors, this one is no exception to the rule.
My tribute to Glenn Worf, his bass playing is magnificent as usual !
Border Reiver : a song that makes you want to dance, perfect on stage. (bravo glenn)
Hard shoulder : realy the same atmosphere than "A place we used to leave", more melodic
you can't beat the house : the surprise of the album. never expect a real basic blues song.
Before gas & tv : celtic atmosphere, campfire legend, tales...
Monteleone : a marvel, how it waltz, sad and joyful at the same time
cleaning my gun : a good tempo, a surprise, country/rock, a mix between "Millionnaire blues" and "kingdom come"... a beautiful work between Danny and Glenn !
The xar was the one : another Hank influence, with beautiful melodies... as usual
Remembrance day : Realy happy to hear a composition as we love, Dire Straits time, with this beautiful chorus, when a saw the children's picture on Guy's forum, I thought first " oh non children shouting !", but I underestimated mark, they are just fabulous, the Les Paul is perfect, just enough.
Get lucky : Beautiful, a lovely walk
So far from the Clyde : sublime song, the story is beautiful, sad and always this attraction for sea and boats
Pipe to the end : A good ending song on stage, celtic and pure