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International Creative Commons band Tryad debuts its sophomore album with a bang. Building and improving on their prior work, Listen runs the gamut from quiet and thoughtful to loud and intense. Bring together elements of trip-hop, alt. rock, orchestral composition, and electronica, Listen breaks the mold of what you'd expect. Songs such as the epic "Breathe" build to an explosive and beautiful climax before setting down into a quiet nadir. The meaningful and expressive lyrics of the bombastic "You Are God" brings thoughtful and fascinating commentary to an otherwise excellent track. The title track, "Listen," is a brilliantly composed and executed sound with pitch-perfect mix and tone. Exquisite vocal work from talented male and female singers compliment most every track on this album, with the exception of the two excellent instrumentals, "Waltz into the Moonlight" and "Far and Away." Especially notable is the work on "Breathe," "All the Same," "Beauty," and "Struttin'." Listen moves up and down like waves guiding you through the ocean; sometimes rough, sometimes calm, but always fun to ride.