With two of 's best songs, the lovely ballad and the wavy-sounding remains one of this group's most enjoyable albums. ' idea, the subject of the album's six tracks, centers around the age-old temptation of gambling and its stranglehold on the human psyche. On vocalist sounds compelling and focused, giving the song a seriousness that aids in realization of the album's concept. With it is who carries this luxurious-sounding ode to life's passing to a place above and beyond any of this band's other slower material. The breakdown of human willpower and our greedy tendencies are highlighted in the last track, entitled which is broken into five separate parts. sung by , is the most compelling of the five pieces, and ties together the whole of the recording. As in every album, an instrumental is included, in this case an interesting number aptly titled Like most of the band's instrumentals, its flow and rhythm simulate the overall tempo and concept of the album, acting as a welcome interlude. Although short, is to the point and doesn't let down when it comes to carrying out its idea. ~ Mike DeGagne