Because I live in Germany, I've become, rather accidental, the attentive to Gabriel Mann (by youtube.com and the SoCaL VoCaLs). Then with CDBaby I have belonged to myself the hearing tests and had to have the album. And it is simply brilliant! Thank you for the great hours!

The emotional intensity of this album should be experienced. The lead singer's distinctive, attitude-laden voice quality is artfully combined with lungs like Jupiter and the vocal sensitivity of the skin on the inside of your forearm. (Go ahead...touch it!). I consider this a staple of my collection now, and use it as a standard of comparison for other small up and coming rock/pop bands. Covers an emotional rainbow, the energy, the lyrical poetry...I can't help but memorize some of the sweeter lines, and I can't help but belt out many of the choruses. Songs with stories that awaken your own memories. Grabs me by the gut, the heart, and the head. Enjoy it and often.

This album is filled with great songs. And that's why GMS works. This is the first album I've heard in a long time that is filled with sure-to-be radio hits. And the music is emotional, thought-provoking, and passionate. Anyway, everyone should get a copy of this disc. It's a staple of my CD collection. Gabriel Mann's intimate vocal style and lyrics make this album truly phenomenal.

This is my third Gabriel Mann production in less than a month. This, of course, is an earlier studio album, and it's soulful, with great lyrics and great songs. I would give it a five, but I've heard Gabe's other stuff, which is more recent, which shows me the evolution, and it's just damn amazing. Well done, Mr. Mann!!!!