This is rather unusual. David Hayes took his album Epics and reworked all the songs, creating an acoustic version of the set. So, as I said that’s unusual. This is also very strong. I’m not sure which version of the album I like best. They are two very different, but related, creations. It would be like deciding which fraternal twin you liked better. I did review the other version previously, but this stuff is different enough that I’m not going to reference that review here. You are welcome (and encouraged) to look through our archives and find that review to compare them yourself, though.

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Classical styled piano serves as the backdrop for the vocals. This has a real 1970s rock vibe. Then it shifts to more of a soft rock element as the guitar and other instruments join. The piano returns as the driving factor after the guitar based movement and then the two things get combined as it works toward the end. It makes me think of Cat Stevens a little on that more rocking section, while the piano based one reminded me of The Beatles.