1 The Judas Trap - J.C. Munro/K.Kraus

Whilst staying with friends in the north of England John saw a strange cage-like device in a farmer's field and on enquiring found out about the Judas Trap. Its sinister purpose and connection to events in the Garden of Gethsemane prompted these lyrics. The tune, written by Kat, completed the effect and is another milestone in this fine songwriting partnership.

2 The Border - J.C. Munro

John's song about those feelings that a migrant gets when, even though they love their adopted home, they return to the place that gave them birth.

3 Carry me Away - J.C. Munro/P. Titchener

Glorious sunsets, tranquil sunrises, good food, good wine, good company and no mobile phone reception…ahhh, it doesn't get any better than this.
A houseboating weekend with their wives on South Australia's beautiful River Murray provided the inspiration for this song by John & Pete.

4 My Only Son - J.C Munro

John's stepson turned 21 about six months before the Iraq war started and he was talking about a career in the army. Thankfully he chose a useful profession and now is an ace car mechanic - but John was worried…and he worries still for all the young men and women who have been put in harm's way for the advancement of dubious causes.

5 The Tinto Jig - E Luker/D. Holdernesse

Written by Don and Emma at the Tinto Festival in Scotland, as a result of Don's riff and a bit of late-night inspiration. The tune captures the spirit of the festival; the calm beginnings building up into energetic life. Mud, hippies, tutus with gumboots? It's all here. Followed by the "The Star of Munster", arr. by Emma Luker and Tony Gill

6 The Island - J.C. Munro/E Luker/P Titchener/D Holdernesse/K Kraus

In 2004 the band spent some months in Scotland and was captivated by a trip to Orkney. Whilst waiting for the ferry back to the mainland Peter, Emma and John wrote these lyrics which were matched, back in Edinburgh, by a tune written by Don. The whole thing was edited and polished by Kat to become the only song written by all members of the band

7 Stand Up - J C Munro

Probably more than 1 million people marched on Australian streets opposing the war in Iraq. The politicians paid no attention. The families that produce our heads of state have shown themselves to be weak and morally bankrupt and, as if all that wasn't enough, some senior figures in Christian Churches have been exposed as covering up child abuse in those institutions for decades. John got annoyed…

8 Down the Track - K Kraus/J C Munro

Another example of the combination of John's ability to produce lyrics that resonate with all of us and Kat's skill in matching them with just the right melody. The lyrics were written after a conversation between John and departing violinist Sian O'Callaghan and Kat did the rest.

9 Find the Cost of Freedom - Stephen Stills

A beautiful song written by Stephen Stills about the tragic shooting deaths by police, of students from Kent State University during a peaceful protest. The version Colcannon heard was by Crosby, Stills and Nash and we loved it so much that we extended the song by three minutes.

10 Torn Screen Door - David Francey

A song by a Scotsman living in Canada. David Francey is becoming a major force as a songwriter and performer. The sentiments in this song fit well with Colcannon's view of the world.

11 Bless this House - E Luker/J C Munro

A song written by John and Emma which was finished in Glenfarg, Scotland, on the same night that the house of an audience member was said to have burned down. The fate of the house (and all of Glenfarg! those story embellishments!) was then discovered when we came back two years later, and it wasn't Doris' house at all. This song fits in with the happy ending, and tells of the stories and memories of a home.

12 Let the River Run - Carly Simon

Written by Carly Simon this song shares the magnificent sentiments of inspiration, following your bliss and taking a few risks in life. Taken from the credits of the movie 'Working Girl', Kat always thought it was a pretty obscure song and that it deserved to be heard more. It turns out that there are more than a few closet 'chick flick' lovers out there and everyone knows the song. Oh well…