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It’s hard to believe, but this is just the eighth studio album—and the first-ever double album—by this legendary rock guitarist and wonderfully idiosyncratic songwriter. He likens his traveling band to a roving crew of pirates in the title track, which joins 19 other songs of consummately crafted folk, rock, country and blues. His trademark Stratocaster licks are everywhere here, from the dreamy Americana of Redbud Tree to the evocative sea shanty Haul Away to the rockin’ blues of Gator Blood to the pastoral Celtic folk of Kingdom of Gold. Recorded in Mark’s own studio, this set of striking story-songs just might be his finest album yet; special guests include vocalist Ruth Moody of the Wailin’ Jennys and harmonica man Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Go along for the ride on 2 CDs or double-vinyl, or go to deluxe to hear Why Aye Man; Cleaning My Gun; Sailing to Philadelphia; Hill Farmer’s Blues, and more additional songs! Verve.