DARREN COGGAN - WAR STORIES CD

Release Date: 21-Apr-2008 Cat No: GUM4843 Genre: Australian Country

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CD. 'War Stories' marks the welcome return to the Australian Country Music scene for golden guitar winner, singer, songwriter and actor, Darren Coggan. 'War Stories' is a salute in words and music to those men and women who served their country, in every arena, from the Boer War through to the latest terrorist threat. It salutes the Anzac, and tells the small stories that make up the big picture that is Australia at war. Many of the songs on this album present the war experiences of those sidelined by the bronzed male ANZAC mythology, such as women and Aboriginals, through tracks such as the first single, the powerful Too Dark for the Light Horse (Too Light for the Clan). In light of the Rudd Government's apology to the Aboriginal people of Australia, this song uncovers yet another blemished chapter in our nation's history and the indignity and degradation inflicted on a proud people within the armed forces. The style is contemporary; the songs are strong and varied with many 'voices'.