It's John's album, so if he asks MK to play simple guitar licks, that's what he does. Even if he can do better. As for the lyrics, I am like jbaent, I am attracted to the music first. And this is quite an nice melody.
I don't know if I am going to buy it yet. Although I bought Guy's first album without thinking, just because of what he does on his forum, as a way to give back to him (I happened to like it and have ordered the 2nd one), I wouldn't buy JI's album just because of who he is. I'd have to like it. Although with GF as producer, I know it would sound great on my hifi!
(talking of cheesy lyrics a 15 year old could have written in poetry class....
I wonder if there's no forever, no walking hand in hand, down the yellow brick road, to never never land....)