This is quite possibly the best CD I have heard in my entire life. The lyrics and extremely emotional vocals combine to create a CD that serves as more than just a good listen. Don't expect to get the full effect of this CD if you plan on putting on for background music. You definately need to sit down and listen to the lyrics which combine excellent emo-style singing and the best hardcore screams. The lyrics are so poetic that I could listen to this CD without music. But that dosen't mean the music is as good as the vocals. The instrumental backing to the vocals is equally impresive. Thursday may be young, but they right with a maturity that is light years beyond anything that I have heard before.