This is a new frontier for the progressive rock giant, with a strong pop feel that emphasizes synthesizers and melody.
While retaining their roots in progressive rock, they leaned towards a more pop and melodic sound influenced by the new wave and AOR of the time, marking a turning point in their career. Moving away from their usual lengthy suites, the album is composed of songs that emphasize melody and conciseness.
The album begins with the clear tones of the synthesizer and a catchy melody, drawing the listener in with ease. The guitarist's elegant phrasing is still there, but now serves the song better, enhancing the overall perfection of the ensemble. The producer's sound design clearly blends the synthesizer tones with the band sound, creating a sound image that reflected the trends of the time. This album charted in the UK Albums Chart, showcasing the band's new endeavors to listeners.
