Then I played it one more time. It kinda growth in me as I listened over and over again. To make it short , I have'nt listened to any other record since I recived my copy two weeks ago. I was very surprised because it was not what I expected , but in the end , that's what got me so hooked, I think. As a latin, I definitly embrace all latin influences, witch are not as prominent in this one as in Arena, but the percussion is tasteful as well.
Lets move on.
For me all tracks work well altogether. Its interesting that we can find more of the traditional Asia sound ON those three bonus songs. Its a good treat to the true fan to have them included on this digi-pack. The Aura track is definitly a Santana influenced one. The spiritual and social issues addressed in the songs reflects the maturity and serious compromise not to just entertain but to make some comentary as well.