Dearest dream

"As the album progresses I would put them more in the indie rock category as when the album does decide to let loose it's more in the style of Muse ... You are left feeling that these songs started quite lively and even in the original roots of punk from where the band came but have been worked to death and the life sucked from them".

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"The first band that I thought of as I gave the album its initial virtual spin was Saigon Kick, such was the fusion of grunge-fuelled heaviness and keen melodies, but, as I got deeper and deeper into the record I was oft-surprised at some of the soundalikes thrown about my mind as I listened: the Gene Simmons-fronted eighties KISS of 'Time Everytime'; the White Zombie-isms of 'Superstar'; the Mansun-esque lush hooks in 'Long Ago'; the almost Queensryche feel to single, 'Til The Dust Is Gone'. A mixed bag for sure, and one that stings of a collection of songs created in the studio rather than thrashed out in the rehearsal room, but there is much here to love".

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"X Contract is not a straight forward rock band. The album becomes more indie further through the album, a constant plus though is the guitar sound which is mature and full-bodied. Mysterious vocals and synthesizer arrangements keep the overall sound well south of rock though ... 'Attitude' is very different but very listenable with a metal rap vocal courtesy of Michael Fynne and is very much in Linkin Park territory. The final two tracks move quickly back into melancholic territory melody wise but with soaring guitar breaks. 'Dearest Dream' is, in summary, a very eclectic album but with hopefully something for everyone".