Modern technology has been the making of many a contemporary pop act. David Kitt, Drugstore and David Gray have all released critically lauded albums based on songs culled from 4-track recorders.

Colin McIntyre, Mull Historical Society mainman, spent 15 years writing and recording over 300 tunes at home.

Unsurprisingly – given the amount he had to choose from – the rerecorded selection on debut offering, Loss, proves strong in the ideas department. Original, likeable melodies shine out from each of the eleven tracks, while quirky, stream-of-consciousness lyrics add extra dimension and depth.