The Great War of Our Time

Our 9th studio album tells the story of The Great War, also known as the First World War. Four years of conflict that shook the world and took 4 empires with it to the grave, the consequences of which still echo to this day. The contrast between the brutality of a merciless war, and the heroic sacrifices made by its soldiers is reflected in the songs on this album. The idea for writing this album was born a long time ago, and the different stories we sing about were collected over several years of research, countless tours and with the help of our fantastic fans from around the world. “The Great War” takes us back one hundred years, to what was going to be the War to End all Wars. Today we know better.

Homer thinks maybe they should stop at his Uncle Butch's saloon for a drink before they get home. "You're home now, kid," the older man Al tells him. Three military veterans have just returned to their hometown of Boone City, somewhere in the Midwest, and each in his own way is dreading his approaching reunion. Al's dialogue brings down the curtain on the apprehensive first act of William Wyler's "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946). Seen more than six decades later, it feels surprisingly modern: lean, direct, honest about issues that Hollywood then studiously avoided. After the war years of patriotism and heroism in the movies, this was a sobering look at the problems veterans faced when they returned home.

This landmark drama documentary series is the definitive account of five extraordinary years that changed Britain for ever. World War 1 through the eyes of ordinary people - strong, engaging and identifiable characters based on unheard diaries and accounts. Great stories for a prime time audience an unparalleled era of social change captured in the remarkable stories of our characters.