Surprisingly enough, I had not heard of them until recently. The album has been out for nearly a year now, and they have even been included on the last volume of the ubiquitous Now That's What I Call Music collections. In addition to that they have been gaining lots of ground on the rock radio circuit. Still, due to my typical avoidance of the radio, I missed them until now. I'm glad to have found them. They have a sound which incorporates some of what appeals to my rock side, yet it has an emotional depth not found in many radio acts.

The band is made up of lead vocalist and singer Ed Sloan, who has a voice reminiscent of the days of Collective Soul and Saigon Kick, and guitar playing that is equal parts Staind and Linkin Park, drummer Brian Geiger whose steady backbeat keeps the flow of the album in combination with the bass lines of Mitch James. Rounding out the lineup is singer/DJ Tony Byroads who brings a subtle electronic edge to the band.

Bottomline. This album was a bit of a surprise, it didn't hit the ball out of the park, but it is one that will get some play out of my stereo. One thing that I didn't like was how short the album was. It may be good, but all of sudden it just stops, It's a shame too. But that's really a nitpick when good music is involved. If you like any of the bands mentioned above, I would recommend that you check this album out.

Recommended.

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