"13th Moon" kicks off proceedings in a rumbustious manner. It soars skywards, in a dark metal style. The guitar solo - rarely one of my favourite things - at least sounds as if it's part of the song, rather than just the guitarist practising his scales. "Me & You" has the ebullient guitar-style of Sugar, which drops away for some Placebo-style misery. In a good way. Growly metal vocals appear, which is unexpected. I'm not a fan of this style of singing, but it works here. It's a romantic ditty, concluding: 'We are made from the same star.' The lyrics also mention 'Neverland' which leads us nicely to the next song, which is called "Bridge To Neverland". This track has the rhythm and intensity of Heavenwood's fellow countrymen Moonspell. The lyrics are cryptic, particularly: "Irreligious/You will feel her tongue!" Presumably, not in a good way.

"Fragile" is filled with vim and vigour. It's impossible not to get a little carried away. After this song my attention begins to wander. The playing is competent and the vocals are impassioned, but none of the songs linger in my mind when they've finished playing. "Obsolete" is effective in a sub-Metallica way. "Her Scent In The Spiral" has a pile-driving rhythm. "Take My Hand" captures my attention as the heavy guitars are used sparingly, making them more effective when they do arrive. "Slumber" brings matters to a close. The wailing female vocals are enticing.

There's not much to hate about this CD, but equally there isn't much to genuinely love. The band are reliable perhaps that's what they need to be as this release comes ten years after their last one. Heavenwood need more character. They resemble Moonspell to a certain extent, but lack a charismatic leader like Fernando Ribeiro. This album has a uniformity of sound which, unless you are in love with this type of music, soon gets repetitive.