Reviewed by Tony Cummings

A buzz is already growing in this band's home state of Florida and with Jeff Hanson's Silent Majority Recordings (Creed, Alter Bridge) behind them this impressive five piece will surely make a dent nationally, and maybe even internationally. Formed in 2003 by guitarist/vocalist Lu Rubino they have a user-friendly approach to pop rock which, with its emphasis on Rubino's huskily expressive vocals and crunching power chords is definitely in the Creed/Lifehouse end of rock. Kerrang-reading headbangers will need to look elsewhere then, unless they happen to stumble across "Send Me A Sign", the heaviest song here. But for a pop audience seeking strong melodies with radio-friendly hooks punched home by a powerfully tight rock band this is an album you will definitely want to investigate. Standouts include "Miracle" with its memorable image about writing songs in the dark until Christ came to bring light, "Dance To Me" which despite its title is a gentle mid-tempo song kicking off with acoustic guitar and featuring some nice harmonies, and "You're Not Alone" which really shows off the soulful yearning quality of Rubino's vocals. Generic rock needs strong songs and there are definitely some strong ones here.

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