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 "Scarecrow Blues" by Marcus Magnusson is a guitar rock song, blasting away with style and sound very similar to the 70's and 80s.  Very impressive guitar tone and performance throughout the whole thing.  Crunchy rhythm guitars, smooth and booming bass, and soaring guitar solos throughout, including the beautifully lead guitar work that carries the weight of rhythm guitar and soloing together. I was surprised by the prechorus' use of the symphonic-type synth sounds filling the landscape leading into the heavy melodic chorus.  It gave a much more gentle feel to the song, giving plenty of room for build.  I really like how it built into the guitar solo bridge section! The drums and bass work incredibly well throughout.  Very steady and a team that carries the highlighted excellent guitars.  They are well mixed.  They also keep the intensity of the song where it needs to be at all times, giving those guitars a beautiful platform to shine. The vocals ...