On hearing "Circus", I was pleasantly surprised to hear a nice gentle melodic sound. A rock band more intent on saying what they want to in their own (peaceful) kind of way, rather than entertaining a crowd with loud rock'n'roll. "So Long to Yesterday" is a moderate paced sof tmelodic opener, with a chorus where the band sing beautifully in harmony. You may think this is a ballad, and a strage way to start an album, but it is no different to the rest of the album in terms of heaviness. The whole album is very 'easy listening'.

"Guilty" is a simple song about love, with a perfect drum beat. The title track is probably my favourite track, with its highly emotional chrous and a superb instrumental with some fariground music which is integrated superbly with the band's playing.

"Calling Out" is another perfect ballad, which makes you want to cry in emotion, just hearing the intro. It's chorus is very catchy and haunting. Track 5, "Maybe" is a short peaceful acoustic song, with just a guitar and vocal harmonies on top - something a little different.

"Believe" is much similar to "Guilty" and "Time Will Heal You" and "Paradise" are also laid back gentle songs.

Just as you are starting to get sick of so many ballads(!), "Don't Wanna Wait" kicks of with a rocky, and slightly funky, electric guitar riff but does not turn any heavier, so lies as a 'passive' rock track, with a chilled drum beat. "Part of a Dream" is probably the rockiest track on the album, and can be turned up loud and jumped around to a bit. It has an amazing low voice at the chorus "it's all part of a dream....". Superb!

"Let Love Lead the Way" turns down the pace a bit, and prepares us for "Lessons" which yet another lovely ballad, which goes on for 6 minutes plus and brings the album to a satisfying, gentle end.

Overall, a top melodic album, to be played when you are in a chilled mood and want to sit back and relax, but have a bit of a beat to keep you awake, but then the vocal lines will do that anywhay because you'll be singing along! A strong and encouraging debut. Maybe the biggest criticism would be a lack of diversity in the songs, but this is a debut and a band needs to set their style, and it's a style I like. Look forward to the next one.

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