It's not Ocean Rain but it's a good album

Review Score: (8/10)
First of all, Ocean Rain is a great album and this is not the same. It is not as dark and moody. It is mellow pop.

That said, one of my favorites is Just A Touch Away, which was haunting (and yes, mellow.) It had the same romantic touch to the lyrics, though not as edgy. Forgiven was a beautiful live song and the album version is still a great listen.

The bottom line is this -- if you want Echo and the Bunnymen in their witty, edgy and yet romantic Ocean Rain era, this album is not going to deliver it to you. But on its own, I think the album stands up.

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