(Review from metalstorm.net)

Main songwriters leaving the band can often result in questionable follow-up albums. You have to admire a band that shoulders the burden of responsibility, without the commander-in-chief calling the shots. With only two original members left from their debut “Embrace The Storm”, Stream Of Passion are most notably without musical mastermind Arjen Lucassen at the helm.

Stream Of Passion oozes enough of their own originality, yet call upon Within Temptation and Evanescence several times, albeit not as operatic or mainstream as those gothic metal heavyweights. Vocalist Marcelo Bovio is without doubt in the cream of the vocal crop. The young Mexican displays a fantastic range, with a soothing and melodious voice, that along with the excellent keyboard work, often carries the song on her own.

“When You Hurt Me The Most” shows Bovio and indeed the whole band at the top of their game, showcasing one of the catchiest choruses on the album. Indeed, along with “In The End” and “Let Me In” to name a few, incredibly well written vocal hooks and catchy choruses are the hallmark of the album.

The album is chock-full of stunning vocal hooks and music that is both haunting and sublime, displaying pop tinged metal tunes with soaring vocals and beautiful keyboards, but without being overtly mainstream in its delivery.

Line-up:
- Marcela Bovio / lead vocals, violin
- Johan van Stratum / bass guitar
- Eric Hazebroek / guitar
- Stephan Schultz / guitar
- Jeffrey Revet / keyboards & synthesizers
- Davy Mickers / Drums
with
- Ben Mathot / violin
- Judith van Driel / violin
- Mark Mulder / viola
- David Faber / cello

Track List:
01. The Art Of Loss – 4:00
02. In The End – 4:03
03. Now Or Never – 4:13
04. When You Hurt Me The Most – 4:47
05. Run Away – 4:18
06. Games We Play – 4:05
07. This Endless Night – 4:19
08. My Leader – 4:55
09. Burn My Pain – 4:19
10. Let Me In – 3:35
11. Street Spirit – 5:23
12. A Part Of You – 4:50
13. All I Know – 2:11
14. Far And Apart – 4:12

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