Reviewed by James Stafford

Here is a good rap rock album from the band who've built up a growing US following through constant touring and albums on Screaming Giant. Now their first for Seattle's famed Tooth & Nail/BEC set up is also their best. It won't appeal to all, but it is well crafted. It differs from others mainly because of the vocals - a laid back, old school rapcore style, unlike the intensity of P.O.D. or other bands of the moment. This distinction may be the dividing point: the vocal style make this band distinctive, but the genre is led by bands with a more intense or aggressive style. The same could be said of the bass playing, which whilst good, seemed indistinct in places. Covering some great topics, mainly focusing on what our motives are in our lives - vanity and peer pressure, appearance versus reality etc, and some about relationships. A good offering.

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.

Interested in reviewing music? Find out more here.

This track data is supplied by the Cross Rhythms CD/DVD review library. Please note that CD tracks may vary according to release region or product version.