With an overarching theme of religion, Stolen Apples is proof positive that Paul’s songwriting mojo is in fine working order, as is his distinctive, lived-in voice, now as familiar as family. His radar for great stories is as strong as ever, too.

The sessions for Stolen Apples, which mainly took place in his garden shed, have borne high quality fruit in the form of Stolen Apples – cementing Paul Kelly as the the renowned troubadour, humanist and barstool philosopher – one who has rarely stood still since the day he first slung on his guitar.