I like the chords, the prominent full bass that doesn't overwhelm, the wide panned acoustic guitars, and the vocal performance is suh-weet!
The power-chording electric guitar around 1:30 is a bit loud, just a hair loud in my opinion.
The delay on the vocal I actually liked. This is for me a late '70's song, and I don't mean a little bit. This would sit perfectly on a Boston album. Don't ya think?
Violin section was the only reach, for me it didn't mesh but I get what you were shooting for there.
By your description, I was expecting utter crap - but I really like it a ton!!!
cheers,
-Tom