Review: Marc-Alan Prince – Runaway

On the title track of Runaway, Marc-Alan Prince tells the story of, “When I left home I was only 16 / No clue about the world / No clue about anything,” over an energetic acoustic guitar. His voice reminded me a bit of other great storyteller punk singers like Kristopher Roe (The Ataris), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), and Mike Ness (Social Distortion), and Prince’s working-man approach to his songs is drenched in authenticity and meaning behind each personal lyric. The second solo acoustic album from Prince was produced by Max Cunningham, and was recorded in Austin, Texas at a rental house that was transformed into a studio. Marc-Alan Prince showcases his great songwriting craft on this enjoyable EP that is sure to evoke some sort of emotions from anyone who takes the time to listen to it.