Steve Hindalong's top-notch production does its job, which is providing an environment to appropriately and accurately showcase the band's live sound onto a recording. Each tone seems carefully thought out, while the actual playing is beautifully rigorous artistry. Jason Wesson's vocal abilities have seasoned since last time, and the BGV's couldn't be cleaner. Included among thought-inspiring pop rockers like "Simple Truth" and "The Spring," is a touching instrumental, "When Gabriel Cried," which may be reminiscent of Jeff Johnson or Rivulets & Violets, among others. "Carried Away" features the blessing of Marc Byrd's guest vocals, and features some nice thick instrumentation, not unlike that of Byrd's band (Common Children). If you like the smooth skill, as well as the all-out rawness, of bands like Bleach, Dimestore Prophets, etc., Between Thieves reports to the modern rock regiment in full battle gear.