I highly recommend this CD. All of the songs are great. Chang’s voice is a little bit like that of Axl Rose when he sings ballads. I kept repeating "Matador" and "Burden of the Second" because I related most to these tunes. "Matador" could have been about some of my bosses in prior industries. "Burden of the Second" applies to almost every second-generation immigrant I know. The word "second" therefore has a double meaning. The burden to succeed is what I have heard others discuss. Chang’s mention of the burden to be happy is quite original and made me think deeply.

"Second Thinking" conjured up memories of moving in general to a new town and leaving college. "Mere Miles" and "Dream of All Ages" were amazing. "Mere Miles" skillfully uses similes and metaphors with celestial objects and I enjoyed the comparisons. "Dream of All Ages" took me back to Sept 11th and the war in Iraq. I suppose it would hold different meaning for older generations, perhaps of the Cold War and Vietnam. The instrumentals were appropriately haunting and it was my favorite song. I am looking forward to Chang’s next CD release!
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Wow..I find myself humming "Matador" for quite a while after listening to that song in this CD.
An exhilarating guitarist, imaginative song architecture and unique lyrics are things you will find in this "Must-get-and-listen-to" CD . I love it! Thank you, Lawrence! I'll be waiting for your next release.
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I love the lyrics- good sensibility-- often moody, a bit sad, but so real.  The sounds are pleasant and original, a lot of little surprises everywhere.  My fav are What Happens Now, Taciturn, and Matador--- thumbs up!
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