Whilst the Mystery album had plenty of crossover potential between the progressive and melodic rock markets, this album has it's roots firmly planted on the progressive side of the fence. Every time I approach a new progressive rock album I expect to hear yet another bunch of Dream Theater clones. This time I was pleasantly surprised. The band have a style of their own and that makes them stand out from the crowd for me.

The opening soundscape, "Eternal Loop", reminds me of something from a sci-fi movie. The opening riffs of "Amora Demons" made my heart sink on the first listen - that Dream Theater cloning I mentioned. When the vocals start they sound like Jon Anderson. Eventually the track takes on a middle Eastern flavor. Overall, I'd compare the track to Magellan. "Carved In Rust" is a short vocal track with hints of Gentle Giant.

The high-register vocals ride upon a gentle guitar background for "Still They Laugh". Choral voices lead into the classical prog of "The Second Round" which reminds me of my favorite recent prog album SMPTE. On "Still They Laugh Pt2" the band continue where they left off but this time the keyboards give a more epic feeling.

"Shades Of Blue" is a gentle track that drifts effortlessly along in a Rush/King Crimson vibe. With "...Action!" we finally get to a song of true prog dimensions - 10 mins long. Another Rush like start with almost a funk/jazz rhythm guitar going on gives way for the lead guitar to take center stage for a slow workout giving this section of the track a relaxing feel. Just as you are relaxed it moves up a gear again. This time it utilizes the Rush/KC approach of the start but with more energy and with more axe work.

"Nameless" gets off to an uptempo start and is one of the heavier tracks on offer. Like many progressive tracks it takes a few twists and turns before the end - sounding like Yes, then Uriah Heep and slowing to an atmospheric crawl for the second half. "The Second Coming" features acoustic (almost folk/country) guitar and it's simplicity is in contrast to the complexities explored on the rest of the album. The album closes with the suitably epic "Watercourse Hymn" that to these ears has plenty of Yes-isms.