Here Phil Bates bears no more than his very soul and exudes the qualities that have been honed from his highly successful singer/songwriting career which has seen him playing with such names as Bev Bevan’s Move, Electric Light Orchestra Part II, Trickster, Duane Eddy and John Miles, and this latest collection of his own songs includes an acoustic cover of the classic ELO cut: "Showdown."

The complete CD conjures many moods, from Celtic nuances to classic rock. The lyrics are thought provoking. This is a man with many musical influences, and who is not afraid to say what he thinks. ELO cohort Mik Kaminski and Phil's wife Jo Bates accompany Phil on this important "naked" recording.