For the album my band is recording in July, I really simplified the guitar parts and worked on not overplaying. I write or wrote most of the songs and then get input from the band. I'm trying to leave plenty of space for the other instruments. The songs are very poprock and I'm keeping the arrangements simple and to the point. We'll pick some parts to jam on live, but for the cd we are just keeping the hooks going with a few nice and simple solos thrown in where they fit. I'm going to be doing a lot more background vocals and a few lead vocal parts live, so the easier to play guitar parts are going to help. I'm very, very excited and ready. In my not as humble as usual opinion, I think it's going to turn out great. rock bford