While music and storytelling are ancient human activities, the emergent spoken word movement of the last few years is breathing new life into both. Singer, poet and musician Andrew Whiteman is a leading light of this tradition in Toronto, and this, his first album is a strong contribution.

It squirms through any specific boundaries of genre to encompass several musical and storytelling styles; while it is at times a rock album and a poetry album, it most often blurs the lines between music and lyrics. Its variance in musical style and lyrical presentation makes it a constantly interesting and surprising listening experience. It is disturbing and provocative; in the end, the wonder at what has just passed makes only one response appropriate - just turn the tape over, turn down the lights, sit back and listen to it again. - James Keast (Exclaim! April 1995)