Much was made during the '90s about 's potential, and more often than not, releases from the group never quite lived up to that high standard that the band seemed capable of. Sadly, disappoints in exactly this fashion. The performances and material are generally tighter and more dynamic than earlier efforts, but the strange chanting from co-vocalist is actually less compelling than the "beauty and the beast" growl employed on earlier outings. seems more comfortable during her angelic vocal sections and (guitars), (keyboards), and drummer also provide solid contributions. When considered with the rest of 's oeuvre, comes off a little disjointed, even aimless, and suggests that this pioneering but challenged outfit might never take a preeminent position in their micro-genre. ~ Vincent Jeffries