Well sir, you smashed this challenge - and ended up with a stunning unplugged album. It's made me want to hear some of your established tracks with similar stripped-down arrangements, leading the listener to concentrate on the sheer artistry of your words and astonishingly soulful vocal. Next challenge for you is the 24 hours album. 24 minutes of original music in 24 hours. I believe it originated on alonetone. Off you go.

Glad you didn't bin it! Liking the driving feel - immediately hooky also.

A sweet almost-lullaby - glad this one found a home in your February. So very pretty.

Really love this melody and the breezy feel. Some gorgeous little acoustic guitar runs in there too.

Great song writing - loving the sentiment and your tender vox here. I love it when the FAWM and RPM parameters draw out his kind of track, any more of an arrangement would detract from the message - IMHO.

Woohoo! Logged in and back from Brighton. <3 Can now fave this utter classic.

Hauntingly sad and beautiful

Great tune Andrew. we held back on a few old ideas too. i'm glad you put it out there

Hehehe... there's LOTS of youthful angst is these Songs from the Shoebox... possibly an embarrassing amount... You wait... let's see if I'm brave enough to record the ones from 1978/9!!!

That's rather wonderful ...... a bit of youthful angst ??

You've been a writer / poet for so many years!!! How delightful to put these songs out. I'm glad you found the shoe box.

Another beautiful piece of storytelling through haunting voice and gentle music

You sing these words perfectly … I am just in awe of your story telling

So lyrical

Intrigued … who is this written for? Whoever it is is a lucky person … love this

I saw your comments on my site. Thanks. It sounds like you’ve got this recording process figured out. I’m still learning as I go. Thank God for YouTube. 😎

Another little gem ......

This is kick-ass! You have a great voice and I love your guitar playing. When you have great ingredients like that, you don’t need much more than good material, of which there is plenty here! I am very inspired listening to this. I appreciate you sharing it and I look forward to delving deeper -bjk

Good stuff. I'm always amazed at how versatile you are.

That's a good song. I like the "acoustic demo," but do you also envision this as a rocker (2 guitars, bass, and drums)? I think it'd kill.

Superb song :)

Classy. Love the guitars. Fine song.

Oh very tasty.

Beautiful

Nice one. Didn't actually feel like 12 and half minutes. Epic, well worth a listen.

I *think* I like this one more(?) Feels a bit like more of a "guitarists" version? I was much more aware of "hey cool guitar" than one the other one. I think it's one where you can do unlimited versions, and they're all as good as each as other and you won't be able to decide! LOL

Oh yeah, this is a goodie. Love the sound. And that guitar playing with the old whammy - very tasty.

More tasty wah. Some groovy bass-playing too.

And that wah-break... YES

Wow! That's a big sound. Those guitars sound superb.

Wot, no comments? No Faves? Love it. I get it, and the idea works for me.

This is a fine version. I'm with Brett - it sounds like early Genesis covering it. In fact, it makes me want to listen to the first few Genesis albums! Nice one, gorgeous sound.

Aww, this is a fabulous acoustic slide blues.

Nice one. But what's happening in that bunker this year? I mean, I disappear for a few months, and when I get back Reg has cheered up!!! What is the world coming to? Very cool song.

Oh yes, rockin. I'm not too good at family gatherings. I'd be tempted to feed them the dog... "What are we having for dinner?" "I've done you a nice curry :-)"

Yep, that's the biz. Tasty from start to finish.

Oh yeah. Like it LOTS. Accent works really well - almost tempted to say it makes it!

Like it.

LOL (It did remind me that Mrs Russe and I met on the internet!)

Woo!! brave man taking this on with just acoustic and vocal. Hats off to you, sir. Nice one, like it.