HOW TO MAKE IT

This band has little to do with the great Scandinavian scene. Although that later releases will show some better stuff, this album is rather average. The lowest point being their lead singer: almost a disaster, unfortunately.

This second album doesn't sound great to tell you the truth. Pretty much similar to their debut one. No more. Of course, if you like some derivative Banks keyboards, you might be thrilled. But I prefer the original. Can I be blamed for this?

Now, don't get me wrong: this album is not bad; it just lacks of originality and texture. At times, it is moving (like the intro of ''Fly Away'') but these moments are too scarce, really. At times they do sound as their fellowmen ''Titanic''. But they are far to have released a jewel as ''Sultana'' or ''I See No Reason''.

Some fine keyboards still, like during ''Whims Of Time'' are saving the job, but vocals are usually destroying the good feeling. Same remark is valid during ''Whatever'' which holds a nice but mellowish melody.

The best here is probably the closing ''Never Really Learn''. But this won't lead us to heaven. Two stars.