Waking Ashland-Composure (Release Date: May 10, 2005) Tooth & Nail Records

Waking Ashland's best work is represented in this talent filled CD, Composure. It is hard to come by such a CD,where every song is just as amazing as the next from energetic songs to more relaxing ones. Waking Ashland has proven to this music lover that they can flat out play. Composure is a compilation of mostly soft rock/alternative/emo. Waking Ashland definitely has a unique sound. Every lyric, and every note screams awesome. Composure consists of great rhythm and beats, with a "poppy" twist. The main focus of piano, is nicely complimented by the addition of guitar, bass, and drums. To mix in the sound of piano, with soft rock/emo music is a feat in itself. It would not surprise me to be seeing Waking Ashland more and more in lights in the near future. To any music lover, I stress, this is an album you will definitely want to own...for your ear's sake.

Matt Steinhauer