Youtube.com is filled with really terribly dumb and boring acoustic/slowed covers of pop mainstream songs with stupid melody over-embellishments. Ten Years And Counting very acoustic-y nature reminds me of that, so my head initially was not wanting like this. But the pure nostalgia and heart this album has running thru it's veins prevents it from being contrived. This makes Ten Years And Counting an interesting listening experience. The themes getting older, growing apart from people, and moving from home that were present on Page Avenue are recaptured with a more mature feel (reminiscing over reminiscing maybe). For those who don't follow SOTY, this may be above-average acoustic at best. But if you once upon a time loved/lived Page Avenue as a young-ling (like me), Ten Years And Counting may surprise you how deep the nostalgia kicks you in the shin. PS Ryan Phillips new guitar solos he adds to many of these songs are supremely excellent.
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