Sad Songs and Tall Stories features twelve original songs; and although Alâs influences can be clearly heard on such tracks as No Thanks to the Blues and Dancing With Big Suzie, there is a lot more on offer here than simple twelve-bar blues.

12 MP3 Songs in this album (45:40) !
Related styles: Blues: Acoustic Blues, Blues: Guitar Blues, Type: Acoustic

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Rooted in blues and soul tradition like so many Scottish singers, Al Hughes writes from his own perspective on topics which are very much of today. His influences can be clearly heard, but make no mistake, this music is modern, relevant and gathering praise from a growing number of well respected figures on the British music scene.
Comparisons have already been made, by more than one reviewer, between Al and the late Rory Gallagherâs accoustic playing, and also to Chris Smither, Townes Van Zandt and Martin Simpson. His haunting, smoky voice is complimented by a variety of guitars including a huge sounding, custom built 12 string resonator, and his music conjures a variety of moods, from forceful and raucous, to gentle and wistful. Indeed, one reviewer called his slide playing âeerily atmosphericâ.