I was really expecting this CD to be much better. I had heard Virgin Widows and really loved it, but the rest of the album is mostly a let down. I would say overall there are only 3 descent songs, and the rest is mediocre at best. There seems to be a strange lack of genuine energy and passion, and the production is very, very poor. Maybe this is because the label didn't have the money to spend or maybe the band does their own recording in a bedroom closet? They really need help with the mixing...the vocals get so muddy and forced sometimes. I know there is lovely music in here, but the production just doesn't bring it out. That would be fine for low-fi indie rock, but this sort of "beauty" music really begs for a richer, fuller sound. After all the wonderful reviews I was really shocked and disappointed...wish I could get my money back. Oh well. Live and learn.