ARTIFICIAL PARADISE

The theme of this record is relationships and the associated emotions and conflicts that arise between a man and a woman. I really can't get over how good this album is.This is truly a collection of great songs.The only song I don't like at all is "Strange Emotion" it sounds like a Motown tune, not impressed.The rest is bliss folks.

"Deep Inside" shows us how amazing the vocalist is, especially after the 3 minute mark. Very good piano and a nice guitar solo. "That's Why It Hurts" is one of my favourites, I just sing along with the chorus, it's so good. Fabulous tune. Incredibly emotional lyrics ! "Human Apologies" is a powerful song, quite heavy, another good solo.

Another highlight is "Timeless Traces", awesome vocals and a beautiful song. "I Still Believe" has some great guitar. "Around The World" is lighter, almost jazzy and quite catchy. "Souveniers" is slower, piano driven with emotional vocals.The epic "Artificial Paradise" is simply gorgeous around the 3 minute mark, then it almost gets metal-like.This song has many mood shifts and time changes, even a FAITH NO MORE feel to the vocals at one point.

These guys have hit a homerun with this record and it's highly recommended.