RADIANCE

This is a relatively ok album, but I'd say its for die-hard Arena fans only. Only piano, guitar and lyrics on this one, a purely acoustic album. Mitchell's guitar is pretty clean and sounds good and Nolan's keys are as always impeccable; but I think our main man Rob sounds a bit tired on parts and does get out of tune sometimes making the songs not as harmonious as they should be. Although some songs also lose strength without bass and drums, like "Skin Game" & "Jericho"; its still an ok album. My favourites being "The Butterfly Man" (the end is really funny!) and "Crying for Help VII" as catchy as always.