BALISET

First and foremost this is an eclectic venture. Residing somewhere in between rock and metal in style, the music goes from mellow, atmospheric mood sequences to singer/songwriter like acoustic ventures; often adding a subtle symphonic backdrop to the latter. But slow to midpaced metal based passages is a part of this package as well, as well as a few sequences with a passing nod to folk rock.

The compositions are mostly twisting and turning in several stylistic directions, but always with a high level of sophistication to the, Warm, rich harmonies with faint traces of dissonance beneath is found just as often as the opposite - but mostly the harmonic as well as the disharmonic effects utilized are done so in an almost hidden manner; with a subtle approach and a great deal of finesse.

Vocals a bit too far back in the mix for my personal taste is my only gripe on this one really. This is a sophisticated, eclectic effort with a good deal of commercial appeal, and deserves to be checked out by those who finds any part of this description intriguing.