As a fan of Kansas, Mastedon, and John Elefante himself, I was pleased to review this album. Sure it is going to appeal to the Adult Contemporary audience, but don't let that stop you from listening to a very well put together project. You would be missing out tremendously if you did. First off, I received this in vinyl as well as CD form . . . nice touch! Second, Elefante's voice has always intrigued me. He has a very clear tenor voice that can get rough when called for. In the song "Don't Leave the Band," he lets the passion show in his voice in the chorus, simply "I said, Don't leave the band I said, don't leave the band, Don't leave the band..." The harmonies and "do-do-do's" are very reminiscent of the band, Chicago. The song "Exit 39" tells the story of a man that, while on a road trip, finds Jesus and forgiveness at a church located at, you guessed it, exit 39. Each song has, somewhat hidden, that touch of metal melodic ballad guitar. I am not sure an Elefante could do an album without it. Speaking of which, John's brother Dino adds his special touch by co-writing songs and co-producing songs with his little brother. Some songs have a country twang to it, such as "Pass the Flame," with the addition of a banjo to the repertoire. Some songs have the classical feel with a string orchestra providing the melody. My favorite song on this project has to be "The Stream," track 3. Using full string orchestra and band, the words add to the beauty of the whole event. "And I stand beside the water with my feet upon the sand, And I watch it as it flows like the blood from His hand, And it gives me my direction that leads me home again So I will follow the stream." The imagery in all of the songs make listening to this album a treat, no matter what kind of day you are having.