this cd is full of the classic power pop ethic-bittersweet lyrics, lilting melodies, just enough grit to balance out the sweetness, and just enough odd to make up for the tame qualities of certain songs. church's subsequent recordings are much better [see jealousy records, cdbaby.com, notlame records] than this, especially in the area of production, as this cd sounds a bit tinny. but, for the most part, the songs are there, most notably "look out, you've got it made", "lost is lost", and the strange, rollicking "sacred cow/caving in". for fans of gin blossoms, tommy keene, goo goo dolls.