Well, it's finally here. Sea of Souls, Virginia Beach's heavy music mavens are back with their second full-length release, "Feed the Machinery."

"Feed the Machinery" brings us up-to-date with Sea of Souls' mature approach to songwriting and arranging. While "Titanic," the bands first CD, was heavy and thought-provoking, "Feed the Machinery" is deep and texture-laden. The first single, "Water," is a hypnotic trip through a baptism of sorts. The song creates a sense of safety and peach through lyricist Andrew McNeely's melodic delivery. The title-track is an exploration of the media's sick exploitation of typically unfortunate events. . ."The reporter was hungry, the cameraman bored, the anchorman, under his breath, praised the Lord cause ratings were down and he would turn it around with the word. . .You've got to feed the machinery.") Get the message?

"Feed the Machinery" is about life, relationships, people and perception. They're all there. The amazing thins is, that even though Sea of Souls has covered all this territory. . .they are still able to retain a sense of humor. Check out "Criticize." Besides the absolutely undeniable stomp-rhythm, the lyrics are a hoot -- Sea of Souls will surely get instant response from musicians in this common situation.

Other notable tracks: "Railroaded," "Bonefinger," and "Blinded." But perhaps the most impressive aspect to Sea of Souls is their ability to deliver a complete package. CDs, great songs, visual image, live talent and a true sense of professionalism are the genetic make-up to Sea of Souls.

The overview? What in the HELL are the major-label A&R guys thinking! Eventually, somebody's gonna get a clue and take Sea of Souls up to the national level where they belong -- and it just might be "Feed the Machinery" that gets their attention.

Reviewer:  Mike Doyle, courtesy of Flash Magazine.