First day listening to it...
351552
This CD is GREAT!  Our daughter is only 15 months old and really enjoys the music.  I think she gets a kick out of hearing the childrens' voices.  The messages behind each verse a short and to the point, and I can't wait till our daughter will be able to understand it!  In the meantime, the music is uplifting and even I am being reminded of the importance of memorizing scripture!
126647
Got it at deal price. The first decent set of headphone I got so pretty happy with it. I guess for not so serious music lover it's just a nice upgrade from the iphone standard earplug~
3156463
I can't remember the last time a new album grabbed me like this one did.  Maybe no other has before. I started my first listening as background music, while I was busy doing something else.  I wasn't too far in before I dropped the something else, so I could really listen.  And I mean, turn down the lights and close my eyes kind of listen.
2101731
Just listening for the first time, so how it wears with repeated listens is still to be seen.

First impression is that it's getting back to the depth of feeling on "Us Against the Crown" that was kind of lacking in "Year of the Crow"

Looking through the band's website, I realized how much of their music I missed. I'll be seeing these guys at the Calvin in Northampton Ma on Sat, I'll pick up what I missed then.

Been listening to the album as I type this, top notch. Buy it!
441802
Maybe it makes me biased (or would it be unbiased?), but I never got into these guys prior to the release of this album. With that said, I can't base this on their previous efforts, and to me, I think that's a good thing. I jumped the bandwagon late, and I think in this instance, I'm completely on-board. The first time I listened to this, I was unimpressed. It wasn't that I didn't like it; I just didn't "get it". But now, ten days later, and easily thirty spins later as well, I can honestly say that I think I get it. Fall couldn't have been a better time to release this album, especially here on the east coast. I've almost exclusively listened to this while driving to and from work, for the past two weeks, and I have to say, it hits pretty hard. Like I said, I never knew these guys when the vocalist screamed, but this has a unique sound, while feeling familiar. The last track, "Say Nothing", lays in like a ton of bricks, slowly building steam, but it's the line "But maybe I don't want to talk about how this life layed me down,or how I saw the change, because I didn't see you everyday." that gets me every time. Maybe I'm just too sentimental, but I could listen to that every day. Plus, what's better than arriving to work at 8 am, and having that be the last thing you hear? Probably nothing. Give it a chance, because it's definitely a grower. That being said, it grows pretty damn hard.
567254
Like other reviewers on this page on first listening I really thought this was nothing special - I generally regard this as a good thing as records which immediately grab me tend to be boring after 2-3 listens.  I now have this CD permanently in the car and have to listen to it every day!! I don't regard this as progressive rock so much as a collection of well constructed tunes with great hooks, great melodies and inspired musicianship as opposed to over indulgent meandering.  Certainly, there are influences on this with one or two moments where the band sounds like Rush (noted by other reviewers) but in my view the sound is more reminiscent of certain 80's rock like Prophet (cycle of the Moon) and the eponymous Diving for pearls.  Overall though there is a strong individual sound.  Minor criticisms (which don't warrant dropping a star) are the slightly treble heavy mix (bass and drums really could come forward) and one irritating song.  Generally though, thoroughly recommended.
2432011
These guys are great, but I have to listen to it more before I really, really like it.
3477410
Except for the second song, I am so happy to listen to the music.. didn't recognize the second song at all. I have been playing it a lot..
4255738
On my first listen, I wasn't really sure. Second listen, I kinda smiled and said OK. Follow up listening, I love it. I would have liked a few more verses but there is so much going on with this album. The sound is huge and it takes a few listens to start feeling it.
621008
Shucks Im about to listen to it right now. Its a mix of a  negro spirtual and a black history lesson. Its spo soothing snd when Im upset it calms me right down/
3204040
Wonderful! i just got it and i love this album! i will go home tonight and listen to it after work and school, im feeling a bit edgy with this album. Again thank you!
1395861
The song "Start the Day Early" is what got me hooked, and then I heard a couple of other ones on their myspace page, and I had to have the album.  I have really enjoyed it, and I have exposed a lot of my friends and family to their music as none of us had ever heard of them before.  We're all lovin' them!
2714814
It is a passionate song, very new to me. So I have to listen to it a lot more!  It sounds really pretty.
526418
Begin the day by playing this music on your way to work and i promise you'll have a great day - I promise, it works!
Great tracks, lots of rhythm and a splendid voice. I was introduced to the world of Andrew Roachford when i went to see Mike & The Mechanics live in London. He was amazing and impressed me enough to want to go back and discover his solo records. This "best Of" is the place to start that journey of discovery. ENJOY
4505112
I'm listening to it right now & I haven't even gotten all the way through. I love it. Halo Never Forget/Peril really stands out & brings back memories.

About a year ago, I bought the first one (also fantastic) as a Deal of the Day, and I was pleased at its overall quality and depth. It was a good $5 spent.

Today, you have the opportunity to buy their brand new follow-up album for $4. I suggest you don't waste it.

Video game music can be beautiful, too. Give it a chance. It just might be one of your best uses of $4.
445674
Being a fan of Prodigy's previous works, when I saw this CD in a record store, I knew it would not be possible for me to leave the place without one copy. So I got it without having heard any samples nor read any reviews of it.

I have to admit that the first listen left me wondering whether I had not just made a big mistake.

Here's what I did then: I played it once a day, every day, from start to finish without skipping anything. On day 4, I was still skeptical. But on day 5, I started really enjoying it. I had to hear this 5 times to eventually start to listen to it. I think this is because I was expecting something like the Fat of The Land. Let me warn you, if you want FOTL2 then don't buy this.

I enjoyed this, but not as a Prodigy CD. It's slower, more relaxed. The whole album contains fewer adrenalin than Smack my Bitch up alone. If you want something aggressive, get some drumnbass (Goldie). Why 5 stars then? The style is different, but the quality is (almost) as high.
1763434
I agree with almost everything said in the other 5 star reviews, so I will not repeat it.  There is one thing that I think needs to be stressed further, and that is that even though the first peice is very long, it does pay off to listen to it all the way through.  At the end, you'll exclaim, wow, that was amazing, i can't wait to listen to it again.  So my advice to you is, start listening!