“My flesh is strong, my will is weak. Insanity rushing in, swelling over me. I need to get away, clear my mind and let my world sink in to Crystal Bay, just want to fade away. I’m off to detox, off to detox for a day. I’m off to detox, off to detox once again.”

The rather dark video – which contains footage of images of various objects artistically tied together symbolizing trash, a man driving a motorboat that’s towing pool floats, Bonati dressed in a colorful patterned suit paddling a raft, and the trash burning on the shore – was filmed at beautiful Lake Lucerne.

The first track on the album and second to be released as a single, “Tonight” is a sweeping, joyously upbeat synth-pop tune that’s as exhilarating as it is beautiful.

“Let’s outrun all of our troubles, like we did when we were young.  808’s until the sun’s up, tomorrow it will be the same. But we’re here tonight.”

We’re introduced to the song by Bonati’s sublime vocals accompanied by gentle synth chords, then hammering drums and swirling guitars rain down in a cascade of rich synthesizers, all held together by a thumping bassline. It’s so gorgeous I don’t want it to end.

The fascinating, clever video shows the band playing the song in a series of traffic circles at night, with the camera panning around them.  A woman driver circles them in her car, taking photographs she later uses to create artistic geometric images on her computer that are then superimposed on the traffic circles.

“Somewhere Else” keeps the energy flowing with a driving, synth-fueled beat and chiming guitars that shred at just the right moments. The song has a decidedly 80’s feel, which is why I love it. The pace slows a bit with the melodic, synth and bass-heavy “Alive,” with its beautiful harmonizing vocals.  Synthesizers rule and guitars sing in the Depeche Mode-esque tracks “Let it Rain,” “In the Agency” and “Sleeper.”  Bonati’s vocals in these tracks are so damn good!  Well, truth be told, they’re damn good in every single song.

The lovely, melodic ballad “Caveman” is one of my favorite tracks on the album. Gentle percussion, beautiful piano and captivating guitar riffs make this song soar to the heavens. Another awesome track, “Monster,” has a bit of a Tears For Fears vibe, and really showcases Bonati’s impassioned vocals:  “I feed a monster, in my unconscious. From time to time, it gets the best of me. Growing stronger everyday. I feel it’s time to let you hunt. I’ll drive you out, my little monster.”

The parade of gorgeous songs continues with the lush, synth-rock “Evil Eyes.”

“Let’s seal the contract. Engrave it with a promise. Denial will be useless. I’m always close behind. Show me your pain, and I will give you an escape. There is another path that you can take.”

The album closer “New Beginning” is a hopeful, psychedelic-infused anthem that’s the perfect ending to a perfect album.

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