I'd give this 6 stars if I could. This CD takes Alesana's sound and perfects it. Dennis has improved his screaming dramatically, and there are several different ranges he uses in this album, instead of the really-high-or-really-deep like on the first Cd. Plus, one of the new members screams too so there are all the types of screams you could possibly wnat. Shawn's screaming has improved also.

But, the most important thing: You can actually understand almost all of the lyrics now. Dennis had a problem on the first album with slurring the words together so you couldn't understand half of it, even when you were reading along with the lyrics. Now it's really a lot more clear.

And, lastly, these songs are just plain more freaking brutal. So much harder than the first, and all the catchy singing parts are even catchier. Truly. Don't hesitate on this.

this cd is f-ing amazing. the guitars and screaming go really good together. i would recomend this for anyone that likes screaming and shredding guitars.