Well, I've had it for 5 days now and I've listened to it about twenty times, so I'd say I can judge it fairly now. After Forever in Time (probably my favourite album of all times, by any band) I didn't think their new one would be as good. Not to worry, there's no shame in not being able to reach perfection twice.

How was I to know these guys could do it?

Nowhere to Hide, Future of the World and S.O.S. are definitely among the best songs they've ever done, but there are absolutely no weak songs on the album. Again, the lyrics are wonderful and meaningful as well - something lacking in a most of the rock scene. Mantis must be the only band in the world to make two albums in a row without any filler songs. Now, if only more people knew about the band...

Jon, if you contact the guys, tell them they've outdone themselves. Again. This is an absolute masterpiece...

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