The influences of the guys can definitely be found on this album, especially Porcupine Tree, Tool and Incubus have heavily influenced their sound. The result is a modern rock album with indeed a progressive touch. This touch can especially be found in the keys of Erik van Ittersum who also produced the album. The keys are sometimes a bit too much in front of the music (I miss the guitars a bit), but it doesn’t irritate one bit.

 

In Joost Kralt the band has found a very interesting singer. His clean vocals have depth and he doesn’t shy away from a stretched tone here and there (just listen to ‘Trial And Error’ to see what I mean). Maybe I would like to see a more darker side to his vocals so he could change it up a bit, but that could easily be the metalhead in me. Nevertheless he has an outstanding voice and I wonder why no other Dutch band has recruited this guy. According to their biography his talents are found more or less accidentally, which means that there’s even more room to grow!

 

The rhythm section comprised of Paul Hoogervorst and Bjorn van der Ploeg (also Ethereal) keeps everything in line with some interesting riffs and fills. Especially in ‘Mirrored’ they show their capabilities. If you listen carefully with headphones on you can hear some nice bass riffs of Bjorn and the way that Paul gives counterweight to the keys is excellent.