i have the alaska album and although most of it is too insane for my taste, i can't deny their musical talent because they are absolutely insane. however, this album is pretty watered down. i don't think they did enough with most of the songs (i.e. make them their own). most of the songs (cemetary gates sticks out in my mind) sound like the singer is just doing karaoke. rumor has it that they only put out this CD to get out of their current contract with victory, but thats just a rumor. victory does suck though.