Hailing from a tropical oasis in Far North Queensland, Benson's music is a reflection of his relaxed lifestyle and his almost enviable outlook. This retrospective album journeys through seaside reflection and unravels to explore the Darker Nights spent both on the highway and on those balmy streets, in the wee small hours. Eclectic in genre, Darker Nights satisfies the listener with a myriad of styles from Blues to Folk, to Jazz and beyond. Ably supported by some of the North's finer musicians, this collaboration of Benson's distinct vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica with the jazzy brass, percussion and array of improvised instruments played by his accompaniment, work to create a harmonious sound that is unique to the tropics.