I've given it a couple of listens so far, and I really like it. Contrary to some options so far, I think it does show progression for the band - it's the first duet of the sort they've tried, the guitar and the strings sound like nothing they've ever done before, and I think it's the first time the string arrangement has served as a song's core melodic driving force, rather than just as an accompaniment to whatever James is playing on his guitar.
This and Bluer Skies are my two top releases so far.
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