The album starts off with "Wake." The track begins with a low noise, almost like a wind, then a "tick-tock" from a clock starts, counting down until the guitars hit. Along with it come vocals that almost whisper, and pounding drums. The whispers are short-lived, though, as singer Mike Tubbs belts out some beautifully screamed lyrics. The song is about asking God to wake us from our everyday lives, and see His face. The next two songs, "Song-X" and "Nephesh" also rock hard. "Nephesh" is easily my favorite song. Tubbs vocals on this are amazing. Explaining it would not do it justice, it simply must be heard. The lyrics are difficult to understand, however their meaning is even moreso; "You're only going to be what you see, you're never going to jump up, you're only going to be what you see, you're never going to become just like Him."

The album then becomes more of a lull, with the three best tracks out of the way. Of the next four, only "Disturbed" sticks out as an outstanding song. Although, the lyrics again are a mystery; "You, you're the reason. You're the one that's stealing my freedom." It is difficult to decipher whether this is an angry Christian blaming God for being strict on us, or if it's directed to another person in his life.

The next song is a highlight of sorts for the album. "She Cries" is a beautiful ballad and a quick change of pace. For possibly the first time, we hear Tubbs actually singing, rather than whispering or screaming. The song is of a young woman who has gone through a rough life. It's sung from God's viewpoint; "Just remember the times I held your hands and kept you close, remember the times I held you up." Possibly the best part of this song is that it is not the last song. Many Christian rock groups lately feel they must end their record with a soft ballad after the rest of the album is hard rocking (see Kutless' 'Grace and Love' and Pillar's 'Further'). The album finishes off with two more songs, "Breathe" and "Let You Go." There isn't much special about "Breathe." Nice lyrics, but nothing too deep, and the music is not anything we haven't already heard. A good overall song still. "Let You Go" is a nice softer song to finish on. This one isn't about God, rather a girl, and seeing her again sometime. Again, the lyrics are tricky and make it difficult to tell weather she died, or if they broke up.

Overall, this album is definitely worth a listen. As far as heavy rock goes, not on the same level as a Project 86, Living Sacrifice or P.O.D., but very good nontheless. Check them out.

JFH Reader Review: written by Tony Beard, 10/6/03, for Jesusfreakhideout.com