After Swedish dropped their first full-length, , in 1994, the group quickly assembled their follow-up, , the next year. Both discs were originally offered in Scandinavia only, but after began achieving substantial chart success in their home country, the group signed with and this sophomore effort made its way to American shores in 1996. 's evolution toward a more song-oriented sound is most evident on standout tracks like and The melodies and guitar riffs are tight and catchy, and the band's unique Scandinavian take on the crowded, some might say stagnant subgenre of the time is as refreshing as it is accomplished. ~ Vincent Jeffries