Following his previous EP 'From Here On Blind'' on the label, Tom unleashes the first full length album to the imprint, deluging into personal introspection and sentiments of existence, baring a comprehensive storyline with specks of emotions to leave it all up to interpretation for the listeners. Everything written, vocalized and produced by himself, this release transcends the classifications of Drum & Bass viering into the realm of electronic music.

Intended to be heard from the beginning to end, you’ll discover captivating connections to your own emotions no matter where you start. The momentous album was accompanied with a limited box set with many goodies but most importantly a 68-page book delving through the magnificent voyage of the album with backstories, lyrics and photos accompanying each track. Being sold out after writing this, I’m sorry if you missed it.

Easing into 'Second Time Around', a few melancholic piano chords, drawn out atmosphere loom in the distant, with Tom’s cloying lyricism radiating through to start it all off. Expressing confidence above whatever life throws at us time and time again, the clock ticking rhythm ensues with nostalgic music box tones as the wave of bass comes crashing in with a slowed down halftime beat tempo. Entirely ensuring us we will be fine in the end.

'Will to Power' is all about exceeding your limits, pushing yourself to overcome any obstacle, and the feeling of triumph. The blaring honks of reese bass bombs emerge, Tom breaks in with a few bars along a hip hop beat, all just continuing the buildup. Finally firing the piece, the pace erupts with a detonation of relentless drums, and dynamic bass lines. A story of not waiting for your chance, grab what you want and fight.

Riding the high of the energy of the previous track, 'Sinner' starts off with punkish guitar strums and a humming melody while Tom’s vocals go on about not apologizing for ignoring the world around him to focus on his own happiness. Vivid melodic synths burst through with Tom’s signature basses striding along met with fluttering vocal stabs, all harmonizing together.

Depicting the 'Cost Of Living', in the lyrics, we all struggle with it due to inflation in our system at large. The gloomy atmosphere arises leading up a tormentous shrieking synthy-bass at full steam ahead with masterfully crafted drum breaks, injected with a mountainous growling bass line. Personally my favorite bass from the album.

Slowing it down a bit, 'Nothing', melodious piano chords chime in, strung along Tom’s lavish vocals speaking of disconnected relationships, in search of something real. Much like the emptiness felt inside, this track is spacious with minimal bass grooves swaying to the halftime beat.

'Unbreakable' explores the strain life puts on us, trying to endure all the situations we face and sometimes it’s simply too much to handle. On a more personal level for Tom, it’s about a struggle with panic attacks. Working well with the topic, the track is very breaksy at a lower BPM with the classic think break, merged with moody basses, illuminating the fatigue felt in the lyrics.

The first track of the album I heard was 'Bleep', depicting our need for acceptance and attention in today's age, checking our phones when loneliness creeps our way. May not be the case for everyone but this slight addiction has slid into our lives one way or another. Pensive piano keys begin as the vocals float over soft guitar chords, low fidelity snare and a retro-esque video game sounding bleep. The soothing submerged feeling of track eventually springs into slightly heavier textures and drums as Tom throws his phone into the abyss. Simple yet lavish and profound.

The subject of addiction carries on with 'Little Circles' featuring HANNY, the only collaborator on the album, as they layer their vocals in the chorus. The lethargic energy aside the sorrowful atmosphere trinkles over the rotating machine-like rhythm in the backdrop as Tom vocalizes the nature of justifying the self destructive habits of addiction. All while the piano chords anchor the heartstrings, pulling you down into deep emotions.

Continuing the topic of going in circles and repetition comes the next track, the blurring cycle of life, day in and out like clockwork. Tom cues up the tape cassette with entrancing piano chords infused with intricate DnB rhythms and whimsical basses, eventually coming to end as if the tape is 'Stuck On Repeat'.

The distorted auto tune vocals loop deep in our head as if convincing ourselves one day we’ll 'Understand It All'. The cavernous atmosphere is dug out by a thick grumbling bass as the drums continue to roll onward. In due course the pressure is alleviated as the the flickering synths levitate over the cloudy atmosphere as Tom’s vocals take us out.

Swift humming basses flow across the shuffling DnB rhythm as 'Last Year I Died' is introduced. Tom’s uplifting vocals aim to bring us hope, after a terrible year behind us we will do better and achieve our goals. Orchestrated synths elevate the atmosphere with heavenly choir-like vocals, mounting an ever-so flourishing vibe that brings us such joy while the crispy drumwork and swiveling basses launch us even further. Ending with the ambience of a recording Tom took on a train in Japan.

Hence the track title 'Balance', we center ourselves with nature and the album ending itself before the final track.

After all the cycles of life and changes we’ve gone through over the course of the album it’s finally time to seize the “Night On Earth” and celebrate the gifts life puts forward. Treated with hefty trap-like basses shaking us til it all bounces into Tom’s shearing basses, setting the alarms off, blowing away the wind chimes as it weaves with the pace of the delightful bell tones. The track amplifies the ending as we leave all the negative feelings behind us and rise above our circumstances. As we come to a close, if you have the album on repeat you will notice how it all ties together.

All culminating to a true landmark of an album as Tom exhibits unreal sophistication all-round with multifaceted production techniques and a comprehensive storyline with his luxurious vocals. Simply outstanding work from Tom as we all expected! Before we go, I’d like to congratulate Tom on the album and for winning not one but four awards in the German DnB Awards, Best Track National for 'Convoy', Best Newcomer National, Best Producer East, and Best Release East. Major congratulations Tom, and thank you for this extraordinarily timeless body of work.