I have purchased other sounds of nature cds becasue I really like listening to the rain at night when I'm going to slepp. I was really disappointed with this cd. The rain sounds are really low and like it is dribbling from a pipe rather than a rain storm and the thunder is exceptionally loud, too loud in comparison so its jolts you awake. If you like loud thunder then you will like this but I wouldn't recommend for a relaxing listen at night.