Each song flows into the next seamlessly and there's not a weak song on the album. "Waking Dream," an instrumental, creates suspense with a hopeful bass figure and fuzzy, monotone guitar. Ajda Snyder's flute floats in as if on a breeze and then Joe's authoritative drumming amps up the five minute track. This is like the path through the forest and with "When Will You Wake Up?" you've reached the clearing and found the perfect pop song. A kiss off to an ex, the lyrics go "Good to know you haven't changed/good to see you still play games." Another song contemplates life in the city while the upbeat "Hills of Pennsylvania" describes a drive in the country: "Truck stops/and signs that talk to God." On "Dollar Star" Joe's overdubbed vocals remind me of Crosby Stills & Nash's angelic harmonies. And on "When the Day Crowd Leaves," sustained guitar notes unwind in the slow, epic manner of a Pink Floyd song. Joe's wistful vocals add a moody quality to the track while heavy drums with crashing cymbals build excitement. "Perfect the First Time" closes out the CD with an epiphany of wah guitar, melodic bass and intense drums. "Make it perfect the first time," Joe sings. I'd say he came pretty close.