I have listened to it back and forth numerous times, in fact dozens of times. I have played it for Tony, my country singer friend, and George, my rockabilly guitar hurling friend, and to a few others who know the local music biz. Both said that your CD was excellent, especially in terms of production, musicianship, lyrics and originality. Tony said that he heard Freddy Mercury-esque elements in the lyrics. George said he thought some of it could have been intended for rock-opera, or perhaps musicals (Never Shatter You). Tony pointed to elements not unlike Sergeant Pepper/Beatles. Your writing, from what I hear and see (jacket), is playful, intelligent, articulate and it is obvious to me (being fixated on language use) that you would have spent a lot of time working on choice of words. The subject matter touches on a number of issues which I believe are worthwhile and current (Chernobyl, racism, militarism/war, etc.), sincere and heartfelt (the ubiquitous *profound* I am afraid to use, but I hope you know my meaning), upbeat (the song with Janette for instance) and intelligent musically (Share My Soul rounds in Without You, voice separations and arrangement in Bright in Your Ways). I also see the talent both in your voice (Heaven) and playing (Our Town). I guess from this, you know you have a “Nook in the North.” Bravo!