"Days Of Ice" has the intensity of label-mates Artica. There's a barely suppressed edge of hysteria beneath the mix of guitars and electronics. Quality song writing ensures that the song never stays on one level. This song is a jolt of caffeine for those too time-deprived to boil a kettle. "Black Lines" moves with predatory grace, in the style of Nine Inch Nails circa Pretty Hate Machine. It's damn catchy too. "Sin And Sacrifice" sees the band adopt a more stereotypical electro flavour, one for the dance floors. Singer Aurelio spends most of the time singing properly, so some vocal distortion can be forgiven, such as during "Metaphora". This music is focused and intense, but never at the price of enjoyment of listening.

"An Old Wisdom" is ornery and chaotic, just the sort of sound you need when you want to be shocked out of apathy. The synth stabs are effective. "The Gust Of The Wind" is frantic, don't listen to this if you are of a nervous disposition. "Bed Of Thorns" is more of the same, which proves that Anima Virus are capable of producing a consistent sound. Thankfully the style is one I love, so I don't mind that there isn't much variety. As if Anima Virus had heard that very criticism the next song - "Zdzislaw Beksinki" is an instrumental. To start with it does break the cycle, with cold winds blowing over strange crackling sounds. Then we enter a world of Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis.

Palate duly cleansed, we move onto "The Hunt", which exploits the quiet/loud dynamic effectively. "Amphetamine" follows the established Anima Virus formula, while "Blood Form Heaven" emphasises the electronic side of the band. The heavy bass during the intro to "Siren" gives this song a particularly strong Artica feel. This song later shows a Bauhaus influence in the vocals and guitars. Anima Virus' cover of Echo And The Bunnymen's "The Killing Moon" manages to sound simultaneously new and like the original. Particularly fine is the filigreed guitar towards the end.

By the time "Adam" finishes we've spent over 70 minutes together, which is a long time. The uniformity of sound at least means a uniformity of enjoyment, if the band make music that appeals to your taste. I'm going to use it when I need a shot of energy.