The disillusionment of progress, politics, media remind us of times that didn't seem as ominous, and how we don't have to live superficial illusions and live in fear because we're led to believe we should.   This Neil Young inspired song added a bit of Seventies FM sparkle, with honky tonk piano riffs, and soothing California Country Rock  back up vocals over Peter Grant's chaotic imagery.

Tied Up

Keyboardist Zachary Scholes brought this one to the band in a slightly different form,  and it morphed into one of the more playfull tracks on the album.   The innocence of the lyrics and the multi layered vocals over a serious drum and bass groove make this one of the more infectious,  accessible pop tracks on 'Travelers"

Die Singing

One of the most timeless tracks on the album,  this country tinged gem is Chaz Butchers'  confessional, heartbreaking ode to a lost love.  

The Guilt

A deep bass and drum groove, with phased seventies rhodes keyboard intertwining with zeppelinesque guitar.   There's a time in your life when you stop blaming others for your problems and look within, and its not always easy to swallow.  Peter Grant sings lead on this burning rock track that even veers into disco and seventies funk.

Hello Animosity

Chaz Butchers owns this road song,  with driving bass that propels the song forward into the unknown,  cascading into a sweeping vocal interlude sounding like Brian Wilson's Smile washing over a Beatlesque piano break.  Sharp subtle stabs of rhythm guitar balanced with jazzy Piano throughout, this title track is a killer driving song.     "Fire up the engines, we set sail at dawn."

Travelers

Chaz Butchers' vocal makes this full blown R&B gem sparkle.   It's a laid back,  retro vibe with Zachary Scholes Fender Rhodes Keyboard pulsing throughout , with dusty guitars, and a serious  fat 70's groove.

Live And Let Live

Originally conceived as folky  and dylanesque,   the band gave a classic seventies  rock vibe to Peter Grants lyrics.  Let your voice be heard, forget religion, forget self pity, speak from your heart and mind, love guides us through.   Alexis french adds some trumpet to sweeten the deal.

Keep Thinking

"All We Need"  was the first song Chaz Butcher and Peter Grant wrote for 'Travelers'.  It turned into a line for line collaboration about forgiveness, leaning on the one you love,  in the times when life just doesn't make sense, and seems superficial, shallow.     It's a slow burning love song delivered in Second Hand Stereos signature rootsy R&B vibe.

All We Need

'Alone there, in your uneasy chair, life seems so unfair.'  This swirling, weaving collaboration of jazzy piano, brittle guitar, and multi layered vocals led by Chaz Butcher is one you can't quite put your finger on.   Kind of jethro Tull meets Chili peppers meets hendrix.   It'll make your head spin.

Uneasy Chair

This track is one of the bands favourite of the sessions.  It was an early take meant for pre-production, until it veered off into an unplanned psychedelic jam with searing slide guitar, and  a wall of distorted bass.  It perfectly captures the sense of disillusionment of media lies, images of coverups, and  disgraced authority figures the lyrics  poignantly hint at.  