Another superlative release from 'Westworld', as they continue firmly where they left off with 'Skin' and gift us another melodic hard rocking gem. This is definitely one of those albums that takes a few listens before you really get into it, as there are plenty of subtle moments that initially get overlooked. As with the predecessor the production is crystal clear and the tracks flow seamlessly into each other.

First up is 'Cyberdreamer' a symphonic sounding number with undertones of a futuristic feel, as we have come to expect from 'Westworld' the vocals are glorious and the delicate hooks and riffs from 'Mark Reale' while subtle are powerful and accomplished. The tempo is lifted for the upbeat rocker 'When I come Home' which is driven by some solid chugging rhythm work. Although not as developed or structured as the opener it makes for an excellent carefree romp and just flows brilliantly onto the next track. 'How Good it Feels' continues with the swifter pace and 'Westworld' blend some fine grooving melodies with more sweet vocals, that while harmonious have slightly darker undertones, more interesting hooks are laid down and this makes for another solid number. 'A Million Miles' commences as a mysterious, haunting number but springs into life and develops in a carefree, laid-back riff roller. Next up is 'What If', a real mixed bag which kicks off with a thunderous explosion and builds into a symphonic keyboard heavy plodder. 'Tony Harnell's' vocals suffer some distortion along the way and it doesn't really work for me, still an admirable track all the same. 'Look to See' is the albums first true ballad, vocally it's a brilliantly performed haunting melody, a bit on the depressing side for my liking, but still excellently executed. The tempo is upped for the emotionally sung 'Righteous One', a heavier track, with plenty of hooks and sweet soloing, the rhythm work is also a grooving treat. I was hoping 'Misery loves Company' would be a cover of the 'Lillian Axe' classic as I'm sure 'Westworld' would do something special with it, however it is a pretty decent slower track that starts off with some driving rhythm and softens into a warmly sung catchy number. Continuing, is the masterful 'I can't Run' another passionately sung rocker, filled with glorious guitaring, flowing driving rhythm and brilliant lyrics- checkout 'Tony Harnell's' closing vocals, pure bliss. After hearing some superbly written 'Westworld' songs on 'Cyberworld' I feel ashamed to admit it, but my favourite track has to go to their belting rendition of 'Sabbath's' 'Neon Knights'. Throughout the album I feel they've held themselves back a bit tempo wise, after all 'Riot' and 'TNT' are on the whole heavy than 'Westworld', but here I'm satisfied as they rip through this classic with abandon. 'Tony Harnell's' vocals are very different to 'Dio's', but it still works oh so well, 'Mark Reale' just shreds and further proves to me that he is among today's top axe men.

Another commanding release from these melodic geniuses, but by the narrowest margins I don't feel its as strong as 'Skin', it is however, still a gem that I highly recommend, and one of the best studio albums of 2002.