Suite: Judy Blue Eyes- with headphones guitar starts in one ear and then bass plays in the other, the instruments switch out between playing in each ear, the dynamics are really fun, bridge really slows down and is interestingly repetitive with strong harmonies, gets more cheery later in the song, there’s a wide range of emotions that are experienced Marrakesh Express- instruments are used to sound vaguely like a train, very staccato like beat Guinnevere- starts much slower more somber, minor, sharp contrast compared to other songs You Don’t Have To Cry- feels like the album has taken a turn in tone after Guinnevere, commentary on society’s way of working and what we put ourselves through just to make a living is interesting considering how long ago this was written and not much has changed Pre-Road Downs- feels more upbeat now, feels more like an ensemble than just three guys singing at points, most 60s sounding song so far, there’s something interesting about the way the guitar is played but i can’t put my finger on it Wooden Ships- back to more somber, the use of vocals switching between headphones adds an intimate feeling and helps differentiate the singers/characters, voices coming together for the chorus adds to the satisfaction, about indigenous people? maybe?, Lady of the Island- feels more simple and calm, feels like the first genuine love song, Helplessly Hoping- interesting use of alliteration, i liked the adding voices as the numbers increased in the lyrics, Long Time Gone- heavy on the electric guitar, feels like a comment and encouragement on the state of things at the time and how and why they should be changed, ending lyrics made it seem like it would be a while before any real change would be made 49 Bye-Byes- feels smooth, goodbye from the album but really the story of saying goodbye to their love, weirdly upbeat, almost happy to be saying bye?

so. good.