Alliance is definitely playing in the big leagues. Answer Beyond The Pieces features 10 songs in the urban rock category. Excellent production and good songwriting cause this project to stand out among the 14 tapes (!) the editor had me review this month. Keyboard sounds are outstanding. Guitar work is polished. Rhythm section is tight. Lead vocals are strong on ballads, but could use some work on the rock stylings. Yet, the BGV's are real nice. Best songs are "Eye Contact" and "Hope Of The Ages".