The Storys - Town Beyond The Trees (2008)

The Swansea six-piece comprise of no less than four singer/ song-writers, adding much versatility to their melodic brand of Americana and drawing comparisons to The Eagles, The Byrds and The Burrito Brothers.

Mixing the country rock harmonies of The Eagles and Crosby Stills Nash & Young with the acoustic side of Led Zeppelin and the West coast pop of The Byrds and The Burrito Brothers, The Storys have already won many fans — including Elton John, with whom they played at Swansea Liberty Stadium on 29 June.

It sounds like Swansea band The Storys have done some soul searching on this their second album. Following on from the success of their 2006 debut, they re-emerge with 10 very polished, radio-friendly songs on Town Beyond The Trees. Opening track, Long Hard Road, sets the scene with Steve Balsamo’s contemplative, philosophical lyrics and those now trademark, soft Eagles-esque vocal harmonies. Best displayed in the tender title track The Storys now have some tales to tell.

Track List:

01 - Long Hard Road
02 - You Couldn't Make It Up
03 - Evangelina
04 - Alone
05 - It's All We Realy Need
06 - Nobody Loves You
07 - Town Beyond The Trees
08 - Heaven Holds You Now
09 - Feeling Something
10 - Trouble Deep

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