I loved David Hayes’ previous two discs. So, I expected to like this one. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do, though. In fact, I’d say this one is a contender for my best of 2014 list. There are still quite a few months left in the year, but I think the chances are good this will make the cut. It’s got a lot of Beatles elements here, but also sounds like modern prog acts, ELO and more. The thing is, it never seems to lose track of the hook, no matter how complex it gets. This is smart and very effective prog rock.

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Keyboards bring this in with a texture that feels classical. As it works to the song proper, though, there is a real 1960s pop rock vibe to this. It definitely has touches of psychedelia in it. It rocks out more further down the road and there are definitely Beatles-like elements to this. I love the guitar solo on the tune. At times Klaatu seems to be a valid reference here. This gets a parental advisory for one “f-bomb.”