Hayden — The Place Where We Lived

The Place Where We Lived

Hardwood

Ian Gormely (CHARTattack)

06/12/2009 1:12pm

Hayden's determination not to be pigeonholed continues on The Place Where We Lived.

This album comes hot on the heels of last year's mostly acoustic In Field & Town. Here, Hayden more often turns to the piano as he recounts a breakup in agonizing detail. Curiously, he uses this muse to craft some of the most pop-oriented material of his career.

"Message From London" and "When The Night Came And Took Us" are immediate standouts, and short, tight writing abounds. But make no mistake, this is still a Hayden record; though he may embrace the hooks, there's still a clear artistic vision to the album.

Over the years, Hayden's fans have proven ready and willing to follow him in whatever direction he chooses so he's in no danger of falling into obscurity. But considering the populist feel of this album, if this one doesn't finally break this guy big, theres truly no justice in this world.

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