Opener "In Pouring Rain" is actually quite fast-paced for a doom song; a good ear will recognize the melody of "The Final Countdown" near the end, brilliantly interwoven with the song. While "In Silent Witness" is very slow and melancholic, Officium Triste picks up pace again with "This Inner Twist". The longest song on the album is "The Sun Doesn't Shine Anymore", my personal favourite. This album has a clearer sound than _Ne Vivam_ and doesn't focus much on guitar solos anymore. While not an outstanding album, _Reason_ is a very good disc for those who yearn for melancholy yet don't want to drown in sadness.