@Grubstar - (listening on AKG K701) Love this song, especially the snare, just has the same haunting effect as the Fine Young Cannibals "She drives me crazy", haven't heard Solina strings for yonks, sounds lovely, albeit sometimes a
little prominent in the mix, also the Acoustic strumming is very effective. All in all a very well delivered and constructed.
Hooky chorus, maybe pick a line from the verse and use that as a lead guitar line, sometimes works well, it takes away the appearance of 'noodling' a solo rather than planning it. (maybe that's what you wanted - I remember working with one band and the guitarist was absolutely brilliant, but he wanted a solo that sounded like he was just starting out)
Super double tracked LVox lines, I felt that the BVox could be a tad tighter, a bit more focus in the delivery.
The bass line is very good indeed, but just needs to come up in the mix.
Great ideas, a joy to listen to.