Five months after the release of 77 (Pt. 1), its companion volume, 77 (Pt. 2), arrives to complete the project. The first part had its ups and downs, but this latest release from Colony House makes the lingering question of how 77, as a whole, turns out answerable.

The greatest strength of Pt. 2 comes in the organization of the track order and the story it tells. The earlier songs wrestle with the challenges of life, such as powerlessness in "Hummingbird" ("The world keep spinning circles / But I feel stuck in place / Hovering at the window") and doubt in "Right or Wrong" ("Is it right, or is it wrong to be holding on so long? / 'Cause I've tried to be strong / It just hurts to hang on once the calluses wear off"), while "Burn in the Rain" and "Taking a Fall" respond with the reminder that leaning on love and grace can carry us through the difficult times. "Burn in the Rain" shares some particularly poetic and encouraging lyrics: "I want you to fill your lungs with liberated oxygen / And should the heartache darken the day / Love is a compass that can point to the pain / And light a fire that will burn in the rain." At the end, "You're Right Where You're Meant to Be" serves as a closing refrain and encapsulates the overall message of the album. This lyrical progression from struggle to hope is well thought-out and sets this volume apart from the more sporadic, less connected Pt. 1.

Musically, Pt. 2 has a greater level of consistency than Pt. 1, though some minor annoyances exist. "Life Goes On," an otherwise decent opener, overstays its welcome and would benefit from a fade out about thirty seconds earlier than it occurs, and from a sonic perspective, "You're Right Where You're Meant to Be" somewhat forgettably closes the album. While "OK OK OK OK" from Pt. 1 remains this reviewer's most listened-to song from either part of 77, Pt. 2 does not have any significant deadweight and avoids the more noticeable lackluster moments that plague its counterpart. For the fan who loves a fun, higher energy Colony House song, like "OK OK OK OK" or "You Know It," this album does lack such an offering, but "Head Over Heels" to "Burn in the Rain" still gives a run of five consecutive strong tracks. Pt. 2 provides quality songs that encourage repeat listens.

While one never wants to complain about receiving more music from a band they love, 77 as a whole could have been stronger if released as a single album with a few of the weaker tracks removed. An album that keeps much of the structural integrity of Pt. 2 and includes the four or five strongest songs from Pt. 1 would work well. Still, 77 proves itself a worthwhile and enjoyable listen, especially Pt. 2, but it may not quite reach the heights of some of the band's previous releases.