I like this.  It's akin to The Waiting, with its radio-friendly but quite authentic alternative rock sound.  Good balance of clean tones and distortion, with some acoustic sprinklings as well.  Creative lyrics that are still easy to understand.  Nice vocals (again, similar to The Waiting). Good stuff for fans of Black-Eyed Sceva, Dime Store Prophets, Counting Crows, and the like.-----Josh Spencer 
 

This is a good solid acoustic rock debut album from Michael Johnston, the former lead singer with the band Villanelle. The lyrics are intelligent without being predictable and show real promise. Some of the songs are slightly reminiscent of Jars of Clay. Even two ballads obviously slated for radio play, "Trust" and "I'll Give," escape the triteness of most CCM music. "Monkey Paw,"  "Anymore," and "There's a Day" pick up the beat, break loose, and rawk enough to keep me interested. It would have been nice if they would have cranked it up for more songs. -----Shari Lloyd 

I like these guys.  They are perfect for my mellow moods.  They fall in the same category as Caedmon's Call, Dime Store Prophets, Gin Blossoms, Jars of Clay, and Three Crosses -- light alternative rock.  There are plenty of jangly guitars (both acoustic and electric), and melodious keyboards, but thankfully little drum machine (in contrast with several of the bands listed).  The lyrics are clear, uncompromising, and catchy, and the production quality is flawless, letting the music shine.  This may not be to everyone's taste, but if you enjoy light alternative rock, 
this should hit the spot and leave you satisfied.-----Mark Aylor