RBP is in essence an alternative rock group, but they have a unique sound that’s hard to describe. Part of that is due to Aaron Sprinkle’s vocals, but the music itself has a unique quality to it also. It is that individuality that makes this album stand out as much as it does; this is not just another alternative band. The lyrics are artistic with meanings that can be hard to grasp at times, which makes the listener want to hear it over and over so as to contemplate the message again. This is music that I can concentrate on or just play in the background while I work or think on other things. The guitars are harsh and soothing at the same time and everything flows together well.

It’s hard to think of any high points on this one. This is because nearly the entire album is a continual high point. I tend to play Haunted Church and Hot Rod Horse the most when I DJ, but I would be willing to play pretty much any of them.

The only song I don’t like all that much is Beauty; the production and style just didn’t seem to come together like they did on the others. The song is a slow and very distorted, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it just didn't work for this tune.

The little lyric card included was annoying. If there were an extra fold in the CD sleeve to keep the card from sliding out it might not be so bad, but as it is that card is just too easily lost. I laminated mine with enough around the edges to hold it in the case on its own. It’s as if the lyrics were thrown in as an afterthought, but my suggestion is next time at least make it a sleeve-sized card. I would, however, rather have this annoying little card than no lyrics at all.

Poor packaging or not I highly recommend this album to anyone that likes alternative music. Even if you don’t like complicated lyrics, you will like the music. If you want to get an idea of what this group sounds like check out Based On A True Story on the first HM sampler (back in ’97) and also on Take Time To Listen Vol 3, and the two songs on the Art Core samplers put out by Tooth & Nail. None of these songs are on the album. I haven’t heard the second Art Core song yet, but I love the other 2 I've mentioned. Neither of them sounds exactly like the songs on the album, but they are a good example of the quality of music and they are close enough to be easily distinguishable as RBP.