I picked up this CD out of random curiosity. I can't say that I've ever cared for Chris Carraba, so I am objective in that respect.Considering Chris' ties to the group, I wasn't expecting to be particularly enthralled, but I was pleasantly surprised. It definitely isn't perfect through and through, but the music is great and the vocals are sincere. I find the song structures and lyrical content to be very intriguing. Some of my personal favorite songs thus far include "The Sound", "A Blank Page Empire", "Against My Better Judgement", and "Insincerity As An Artform." I'm glad that I got this CD and the replay value certainly isn't failing me.