KoenV

I think this does not sound bad at all, it sounds good, but it imediately made me think of Nightwish, both the compositions (the way the overall song sounds like) and the voice of the singer (resembles a lot to the voice of Anette Olzon).
There is nothing wrong in sounding like your idols... But sometimes it may be better to be inspired by, rather than sound like.

Yes, this is really awesome music! I love the compositions, the variations - both in speed and melody. The lady's voice is soooo beautiful! It is the perfect opposite of the heavy guitars and drums.

"Anything but hopeless" is a long song, over 10 minutes, but it doesn't get boring at all (I think I know what long songs are about... check An Eternal Sunset: EscAlator). There is sooo much to find in this music, so much variation, so many similarities with other music. The last thing you can say, is that this is a copycat exercise! It has a nice main theme and it keeps you listening. It's beautifully layered towards a climax. It all fits together perfectly.
But I miss the point in ...Leaves. It al start well with the piano and the guitar and then the water comes... and comes, and comes again, and leaves... But it takes a bit too long in my opinion. I would have chosen a different 2nd track.

I got to know this album because it was marked as similar to mine (An Eternal Sunset - EscAlator). I already know the previous album.
The vocals are beautiful. The guitars really stand out great and the drums the drums are really powerful.
How come an excellent album like this doesn't get more credit? Only 210 listens and 92 downloads in almost 2 and a half months (april 16th). This album really deserves better!

Guys, you cannot deny that this track sounds really much like Tool. No problem at all: it is a great song. What's more: you prove that a long song isn't synonym for boring. No 3 minute happy radio tune, but something with a story to tell.