DELUSIONS

I must say that I was apprehensive about rating this album because I did not want to offer any opinions without fully grasping the overall feel of the album. After owning and listening to this album for several months, I can say with confidence that to-mera has produced an amazing album. I love the rhythmic instrumentals and lush soundscape created by the band. The composition can be technical and powerful at times, with interludes of really chilled jazzy sections. Some bands have problems transitioning time signatures and BPM, but this album seems to flow very nicely. I wasn't too keen on Julie's vocals in the first album. They seemed a little out of place and borderline annoying. I feel the vocals in this album complement the music much nicer and the delivery doesn't sound forced. Overall, this album has everything to be desired in a progressive album (at least for me anyway), and I highly recommend it, especially if you liked the first one.