Hudson was always able to fill a lot of sonic space by himself, whether he was drawing on Neil Young or Jimi Hendrix for six-string inspiration, or accompanying himself on harmonica on the acoustic number. With Sheldon picking up bass and piano, and Stirratt moving more to rhythm guitar, Hudson has found a new platform to launch from, and his guitar playing never sounded so good. Every song sounds richer. Vocal harmonies wash beautifully over songs like "When You're Not Mine" and "Lakeside." The Rhodes piano and background chant on "Comic Book Kid" bring to mind early McCartney penned classics like "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" and "Hey Jude." There's even a touch of seventies cool Santana on "Wicked, Wicked Ways." Tales of a Traveler hits on nearly every track, and is best sounding Blue Mountain record to date.