I had your FAWM playlist going and sort of forgot I was supposed to be active listening, but this one pulled me right back into it... then I saw your liner notes. I know the feeling of not being happy with something but needing to get it out, but this is great. I'm curious to see what you do with it, because I think it works far better than you it seems. You better close the stadium with this one, because all those lighters and voices in unison are going to violate some sort of by-law.

I'm a little perplexed at the narrative, but oh what a great narrative it is. That second verse paints a pretty vivid picture, although I'm a little unsure that being denied pastries is an apt consequence, but then Ive never had a Chelsea Bun.

Congratulations on the FAWM "win", especially with only 23 days to do it. A great start as well. I share the sentiment on production. Part of me wants to do RPM next year because I wonder if I had too, could I move fast on production? It sounds a lot more exhausting than FAWM, that's for sure.

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 ......

Hey, everyone's getting into P90s! (Mine are in an Explorer - kind of an incongruous mix, but sounds great when when I can get up the strength to put it on!) The SG sounds FAB!! And it's a very cool song... all sentimental guitarists know exactly what you mean :)

Like it. I kinda know that feeling... :)

This sounds even better this time... god knows what my soundcard was doing, but it sounded like you'd mixed it REALLY hot... Laptop has cooled down now and it sounds much more like I'd have expected lol Love it.

I've got Sticky Fingers, but haven't listened to it very often... so I hardly know this song... I like this version a lot.

Cool rolling groove - nice one guys... Can't get my missus NEAR the mic... vaguely jealous... lol

Oh this is just fantastic...

Big sound! And it really does dance. Nice one

I nearly missed this too! Superb.

Lovin the slide sound you get.

Very groovy, and slightly disturbing, as usual... lol

Oh this is brilliant... nearly missed it!

Brilliant... I've known guys who actually operated this way... how the hell it worked I'll never know...

Oh wonderful... still, that's what I expected lol But you didn't disappoint. I love the effect on the last verse. Nice one guys :)

Oh yeah, love the groove and space on this. One of my favourites of yours. It starts driving and just keeps pounding. Great instrumental outro... Mine's a vodka martini, don't forget the olives...

Another classic... (I mean this version, not just the song!)

Oh yes, a nice bit of boogie... And I'm with slkrell on the "from state of misery" hook.

Love the guitars and arrangement. Big and inventive sounds. And some mean leads in the instrumental.

Didn't think I was gonna like this... but woo, it's a mighty fine version.

Speechless... No idea why, but I love it lol A crazy and wonderful creation.

A new one! Well, an old new one, then... who cares? I was waiting for one anyway :) Good to hear. Nice one.