The CD gently takes to flight with soothing intro piece “Mister D”. This song methodically serves up delicate acoustic guitar ambiance against driving rock rhythms, impressive harmonies and vocal flair from Sturm. Track 2 “Blood and Thunder” shifts gears a bit with slow flowing rock rhythm against impressive guitar accents, vocal harmonies and compelling vocal melody from Sturm. Track 3 “What a Day” serves up a hooky methodical groove complete with clever lyrical content, impressive musical build that flows and ebbs its way through to emotional fruition. As the EP slowly unfolds I can hear many musical influences reminiscent of classic Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, The Doors, Sparklehorse and even The Beatles. This CD makes a pretty solid first impression. Right from the start you will notice psychedelic musical textures overflowing everywhere, full of variety, and mystery. I would classify this music as Alternative Rock with a slight aftertaste of Punk, Folk and Classic Rock. The songs themselves are addictive, and thought provoking complete with passionate thought provoking subject matter. Turing our attention to singer Matthias Strurm – let me go on record to say he reminds me allot of John Lennon vocally and is one artists that remains true to himself with respect to his musical expression. Sturm’s voice works well across the board and fills the sonic space peacefully and unobtrusively. From upbeat “Home Sick” to trippy “Baxter Galloway meets Mr. Handsome” to grooving “Heart on a String” to hypnotic “Pierrot” and foreboding “L’ Heure” this CD pretty much has something for just about everyone.  The CD ends with “Crow Food” the perfect finale statement for a CD of this caliber.  

On several pieces the timing seems to be very loosely knit and a bit sloppy. Perhaps this is by design – but regardless many of the rhythms and beats lack syncopation when compared to other instruments. The band just sounds out of synch with each other. As a result it’s hard to “lock in” to some of the rhythms and grooves.