Loosely influenced by the stories of the pied piper of Hamelin and the Wizard of Oz. While not being a concept album, these were themes the band came back to regularly during writing sessions.
The new lineup infused the album with a new found energy, resulting in a faster paced release that harks back to earlier days of the bands roots. Meanwhile the anthemic choruses the band has become known for remain prominent.
After the new line ups first tour, the band captured this energy by getting together with all members present for the writing sessions. A first in the bands history.
