While the two songs that follow the intro keep things consistently enjoyable, the reworking of "Treading" from their previous demo is likely to raise a few extra eyebrows -- not because it is necessarily better, but it is quite different and even unexpected in a demo. All tranquil atmosphere and well played acoustic strings for a few minutes, the song then evolves into a full-bodied composition, resulting in a well-rounded, doomy number. One more track in the same mould as the first two wraps up a very successful demo, unpretentious and enjoyable. Fans of early Dark Tranquillity should take notice, though the resemblance may be vague.

Given a decent studio budget that allows them to eliminate any remaining rough edges, I have little trouble imagining an interesting and competent commercial debut for the band.