I'm pretty sure this 1989 offering was the last release by this UK act. This is very far removed from their early thrashy material. There are like 7 songs, and 53 minutes of music! This is doom metal in the vein of Trouble with an amazing thick heavy production, but the song writing is sort of boring. Don't get me wrong, great musicianship, and Tam even sings sort of like a mix between Ozzy and Eric Wagner (as well as a girl might try! haha). The guitar work is pretty cool, even has a Bay Area feel, with the doubling effects, and melodic hooks. (Reminds me of HEATHEN, remember them?) There are fast banging parts to this album too, but this is not essential. At times you can really love this, but this is one of those things you play in the background. I can't say enough how classy Damian Thompson's guitar playing, equal to that of Tony Iommi or Adrian Smith.

Trax are- Father Time/ Silent Dark/ Soul Search/ Awaken!/ Key to Nirvana / Into the Sea of Tranquility (Parts 1, 2 & 3)/ Equinox.

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