The Long Now is nothing less than a super solid album. It has all the makings of a stand-out debut. There is a strong pop/rock sensibility, encased in a consistent edge. Embracing space, whilst keeping an organic view of Earth and its people seems to be the reoccuring theme, and one delivered with alot of passion and poetry. Musically there is an overall darker sound that creeps about in many shades. Driven by the watery nature of reverbious guitars that build and crash with waves of heavy distortion, Children Collide can set the mood for both a heart-pumping, white water rafting trip or a pleasant gondola ride.

This is a band that have obviously tested these tracks out in the real world of gigging and trying to burst the seam. After hearing once, I feel that I would like to see them perform live. I only hope that the constant, unfading energy that inhabits Children Collide's first album will continue to grow true to seeds that have been sown for their future endeavors. Too many bands these days are losing their raw power by their second album. I don't think that will be the case for this band! Universal