This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply. 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. On “The Damned”, Marc-Alan Prince blends harmonica with acoustic guitar in the intro section like a Bob Dylan prodigy, and commands the song with the opening lyrics regarding addiction: “Well I’m addicted to the way I feel every second of the day /From drunken nights to stupid fights and every girl along the way / But nothing was the same since I woke up in that hotel / My devils chased me out of heaven and I ended up in hell / I wanted it so bad, should have known it wouldn’t last / But when I tried to escape it all burned so fast / No matter what I tried they’d said I was wrong / So at the bottom of a bottle is where I belong.” His earnest and honest approach to his songs come across as genuine, heartfelt, and it’s easy to see why this artist is slowly winning fans over every time he performs. ”The Devil And Me” tells the heartbreaking story of his youth as he admits, “Growing up I was told I was never good enough / And every time I spoke, my mother cut me off / My father compared me to every kid on the wall / A broken home that seems to never fall.” It’s a very personal admission, and he conveys a wide range of emotions through the acoustic punk track. “Dying To Be Alive” brings a little light to the end of the tunnel as Prince sings on the chorus, “Oh, tonight I’ve never felt so alive / Oh, I’ll see you at the end of the line.” His emotive vocals in the hook make you a believer in his brand of folk-punk. More somber songs like “34” find conflict in Marc-Alan Prince’s lyrics as he croons, “Covered in silk dreams / But I’m drenched in torn nightmares / Feels like mind is hanging on the edge / And I’m starting losing myself.” He weaves a great narrative throughout each of the songs on this EP, and his songwriting steadily improves on each track. “Fighting Man” closes out the six-song EP with an important history lesson on why it’s essential to judge people based on how they treat others. The closing lines of, “Imagine what it’s like / Taken from the ones you love / Ripped away from your heart / And be left in the dark / To be judged not for your sins / But the color of your skin / They’ll never silence us all / More will stand and answer the call,” is a great and powerful rallying call of “we’re better than this” and taking a stand for others who may not have as strong of a voice. Runaway is a great collection of songs that showcase Marc-Alan Prince’s gift as a captivating storyteller, and through his personal experiences, he’s sure to make many more fans in the process. more Not all embedded content is displayed here. You can view the original to see embedded videos and other embedded content.