The Songwriter CD is a wonderful taste of what is to come when the Moody Blues reunite (this CD was made when the Moodies split for several years). The synthesizers were being used on a more regular basis and it is evident here that the producer was incorporating the "brass" and "orchestral" sounds that were electronically possible with the new technology! Sometimes it works beautifully, others not so much, BUT very inventive anyway. As always, Justin really connects with his lyrics....a favorite track "Marie". I would highly recommend this to any Justin Hayward or Moody Blues fan.