North & South review

“This is at least the fifth solo album from The Warratahs’ main man and as usual Saunders’ keen eye for the sharp details of low-key New Zealand is part of his lyrical focus – singing about the land and the people as he always has.  There’s that Don Gibson sound of real, pure country in his voice and the laconic acoustic guitar strum.  But it’s not all dreary and lonesome;   Saunders finds musical company with the Phoenix Foundation, even covering their song “Going Fishing”.  It transcends any idea of being a novelty cover.  And, as always, the original material stands up as among our finest.”

NORTH & SOUTH / December 2008