In a time where Rap-Core is whats "the next big thing" in Rock. (By the way, ANY next big thing in Rock is better then the Teen Pop Girl Crazes.) So I got this album, after hearing 5 tracks I was on the edge of my seat, ready to explode if I did not own this incredibly produced, thought provokingly written, incredible Masterpiece. This is the first I'v heard of Project 86, and since the whole rap-rock stuff has reached its peak with me. I don't think I'll check out the first album. From what I've read this is there departure from that realm, and they have moved more into the singing(screamin) heavy rock music.But MAN! I don't have enough good things to say about this album(band). The music will amp you up! You'll bob your head and scream right along with the awesome vocals of the lead singer. Its not just all screaming either, these guys create the most complex and awesome sounds I've ever heard in this Genre of Music. The best tracks are definetly the first 4 songs (Steins Theme, One Armed Man, Me against ME, and PS) That are, dare I say it, melodic AND dark. Typically when bands get more "melodic" songs. It usually gears into the Pop Realm (like MxPx) but these guys pulled it off WITHOUT compromising there sound. Star is a great mellow ballad that I can't get enough of.The ONLY dissapointment is that the last song didn't give the album a BIG BANG ending. Rather just rolled on into a 12 minute repetitious guitar riff. Its not terrible, but not my favorite track. They should have ended with Star instead. In short I am SO glad I discovered these guys. I will definetly keep watch for more albums, consider me a Permanent Fan. If you're tired of Limp Bizkit and PaPa Roach. Do yourself and give these guys a try! I promise You will NOT regret it! Side Note: The band members are also Christian so you don't have to worry about negative messages, cussing, or anyother bad lyrical content.