I'm not a big fan of Gary Barden, but when I bought this album and saw that he had left the band, I was disappointed. Yet another singer was the last thing I wanted!

Until I actually heard the album of course. From the very first time I heard it, it totally blew me away! This is an amazing piece of work. Tony O'Hora is the best singer they've ever had and on top of that, the (huge!) vocal harmonies leave enough opportunity to enjoy the voices of the others as well (especially Chris's!).

I don't know where they suddenly found the inspiration to write so many incredible songs (with brilliant lyrics), but the standard on this album is amazing. There are absolutely no fillers on this album, which is quite rare. Impossible to name favourites; all of these songs are so great.

Oh yes, there is one favourite: the title track is the most moving song I've ever heard. Tino and Chris had lost their father and this song is about coping with that loss. Having lost my mother recently, the lyrics really get to me, and I still get tears in my eyes every time I play it. What a powerful song!

This strong emotional content makes this my favourite Praying Mantis album, even topping "Time Tells No Lies". And I'd never thought that would ever happen...

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