A solid rock record that slipped by the way side as alternative metal drenched the rock scene. I've seen some amazingly over the top reviews of this record in the past, I certainly won't knock it as far as a straight, rock 'n' record goes but this Seattle act even with their depth, sound like nothing more than an ode to the '70s and '80s bands of Americana. Sure, Brad Sinsel can sing, and the music is at times anthemic but when you consider the other bands who were around, or dissipating at the time, this pales in comparison. I'm slightly confused by the croaky 'Blue Tomorrow' which is not only a tribute to deceased Mother Love Bone icon Andrew Wood, but it's a rip-off also, but whilst the sound battles through to the listener it won't leave you feeling overjoyed, and I guess that's exactly why this record slipped by without too much of a reaction. I wouldn't consider this a forgotten gem, just a good rock record.
7/10
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