The only information on the band that I could find was on their Bandcamp page. "We formed in 2007 originally as MELLOTRON. Due to legal matters, we changed our name." The new album here contains seven tracks. "Arise" leads off the album. It's a short, charming song with female vocals that are so soothing and inviting. "I am here, it's OK, move into the light" she softly whispers into your ear. "Fledgling" opens with a much harder sound. Drums roll into a piano melody while the guitars and bass thud heavily. The vocals are a combination of deep harsh utterings and clean harmonies. Meaty bass notes can be heard in the easy listening verses, but the harsh passages are utterly punishing.

"Source" begins with thumping bass notes that leads to some glittering guitar work combined with long held vocal harmonies. The background effects are eerie and add another layer to the music. Just when you key on a melody line, the band shifts away from it. You need to be able keep up with all the extra fillings here. The Djent sounds at the end drag on a bit. "The Core" begins with a fast-moving sound out of the gate. The engine is fired up and is running. Stomp on the gas pedal and you are off. Dissonant tones combine with clean vocals in an unusual way. What exactly am I listening to? A really dexterous guitar solo comes out of nowhere and lights up the sky.

"Solitude" opens with pretty, alluring sounds and clean vocals that float on a breeze. Thick bass notes combine with clean vocals in a PINK FLOYD esque sound that might just be a dream...are you awake? If not, the heavy tones that will come will surely stir you out of a dead sleep. But the gorgeous clean tones rule supreme here. You will love this song. "Nightshade" is a 12-minute opus. It begins with heavier tones and some ominous background elements. Darker tones settle in as the storm clouds prepare for a showdown. Tense sounds dart in and out around clean vocal harmonies, and that keyboard solo is blazing hot. Though much of the song is dark, there are also pleasing hopeful sounds. "The Sun Will Always Set" closes the album. Bright and tepid notes come at you, reminding you of just a tease of the beauty that lies out there in the world. The slow burn here will warm you like sipping whisky on a cold winter's eve. Time seems to stand still. By the end of the glass, everything looks clearer. That sunset might be the most beautiful thing your eyes have ever seen. This is THE best song that I have heard yet this year.

This was a very unique album. When taking in songs like "Solitude" and "The Sun Will Always Set" you immediately connect with the sublime melodies that the band creates. But when taking in others, the harsh elements are like the devil rising up from Hades. One thing is absolute...each band member sports fantastic musicianship. Their command and prowess are obvious with each passing note. I have to admit that I connect easier with the softer and more melodic songs on the album, and some are so pretty that I am moved on an emotional level, and the smile on my face is everlasting. I go to bed tonight completely content with my life, if only for one day.