The CD quickly takes to flight with “Colors” a dynamic intro piece that serves up steady rock rhythm, well placed guitar ambience, against hooky vocal melody from Maas that peaks and valleys its way through to emotional fruition. Track 2 “Let it Go” is a hooky guitar groove that shifts gears a bit with a driving rock rhythm meshed against infectious vocal vibe, and catchy chorus. This piece is quite impressive with its demonstrating impressive Alternative Rock, Jam Band virtuoso from Maas and company. Track 3 shifts keeps things moving in the right direction with “Balloon” a hooky-rock groove that delivers mesmerizing guitar ambience against thought provoking lyrical content against heartfelt vocal delivery from Maas. As this CD slowly unfolds I can hear many different musical soundscapes reminiscent of classic acts such as Mazzy Star, R.E.M. Cowboy Junkies, 10,000 Maniacs and maybe a splash of the Bjork and Superchunk. The music itself is an impressive blend of modern Jam Band with elements of classic R&B with an Alternative Rock aftertaste. The musicianship of everyone involved is clearly above the bar. Along the way you will notice instrumentation with things like lush harmonies, impressive slide and solo guitar chops, against a rock steady rhythm section. I especially like the occasional timing curveball thrown out by Maas and company. Turning our attention squarely on Maas - she has an impressive voice reminiscent of Blork, Natalie Merchant and Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star). I might add Maas takes several vocal risks throughout the CD indicating to me a song and confident vocal ability. Kudos goes out to the impressive fretwork from Gabriel Heenan Maas. The songwriting is rock solid as provides a lot of musical variety. I can honestly say I was entertained the entire time, with never a dull moment to be found. From bluesy “Baby, I Can’t Say” and Salvador Dall” to psychedelic Mountains” to rocking In “This Storm” and “Little Ditty” to dynamic “Blasphemy” this CD has something for just about everyone. The CD ends with “Measure” the perfect finale piece  for a CD of this caliber.

It’s hard to find any noticeable weaknesses with this production. Looking at some of the Mixing frequencies on SOUNDFORGE it’s fair to say some of the cymbal strikes and distorted guitar tracks sit a bit hot in the mix. For the most part everything stay within the fairway - mixwise.