RJM's debut album is a melodic mix of different styles but seems to remain artistically cohesive throughout. The album begins strange and electric and even funky before it fades into mellower and more acoustic pastures. The theme of the album is one of spiritual awakening and quiet reflection and his voice is both soothing and reassuring.

All songs written and performed by Ross John Martin (vocals, guitar). Additional musicians were Tom Peters (drums, keyboards), Rupert Matthews (bass, guitar), Charlie Spencer (bass) Lewis Newman (piano, keyboards), David Greeves (pedal steel), Nick Rivers (bass), Sody (piano) and Emma York-Martin (backing vocals). Recorded and mixed by Rupert Matthews and Tom Peters at at Monkey Puzzle House and mastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering.

Lyrics

In our time I've seen they dwell in hollow walls A hazy trance awaits, the darkness turns to light In the morning I awake Chasing thoughts of all we know and love

In your mind I've seen you're trying to get out A hazy trance awaits, I'm waiting for someone In the morning I wake Chasing thoughts of all we know and love

It's not easy when your vision disappears It's not easy being an open book, when your backs against the wall But your love will lead all things to follow And your love has shown that there's a way When the sky begins to fall

In your dreams I've seen, you're dying to believe A hazy trance awaits, I'm waiting for someone In the morning I wake Chasing thoughts of all we know and love

It's not easy when your vision disappears It's not easy being an open book, when your backs against the wall But your love will lead all things to follow And your love has shown that there's a way When the sky begins to fall

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