I like guitars if they are played in a unique way, rather than the run of the mill stuff that doesn't really stand out. HCTB had some unique guitar playing which I found combined with the drumming really drove home the album as a heavy rocker. HIAH is without the same impactful guitar playing but has made a better use of the piano, IMO.
I would never choose one over the other though, so I have declined to vote.
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