I appreciate the honesty and seriousness of the approach you’ve taken to the theme. It comes through beautifully in the songs; they aren't merely sad in that sweet, melancholic sense, oh no, they are painful and nostalgic. I truly feel the presence of the lost dreams behind those gray walls.
My favorite is definitely "Concrete Giants"—it's charming with that piano, has a good melody, and that string section is beautiful.