This is one of these specific albums, that manage to combine both new and old-fashioned elements within them, in a way that cannot be described as a "progressive" one, but, on the other hand, can be really enjoyable. The base is surely quite common. I can think of many groups of today, that stand onto the grounds the progrock, hard rock, and pomp rock groups of the '70s explored. Lana Lane seems to gain inspiration mainly from Styx, Yes and the Blackmore works of that time. It's a credit for her, though, that she adds a modern sound to the final result, and that she dares to combine many different elements in order to create something special. The variety of styles and melodies in this album is really admirable. From retro '70s songs to dynamic metal riffs, and from mainstream ballads to the quite atmospheric parts, this album is anything else than plain and boring. Add the perfect of musicianship of people like Arjen Lucassen, Erik Norlander and Tony Franklin, and there you have it - an album worth every single cent of its price, if you are a fan of dreamy but yet powerful and soul-uplifting music.

8/10

Yiannis Vidiadakis