Daphne Loves Derby continues to please us with their newest album, with a very soothing emo voice by lead Kenny Choi and catchy guitar riffs and percussion. The 3-man rock/indie started their humble beginnings in 2003 with their LP, "On The Strength of All Convinced", and made a name for themselves in the alternative/emo genre. The group has the same "sound" for their latest CD, but don't be misled—they still have that new luster. The songs vary from the soft and acoustic to the catchy rock sound.

To no surprise, the songs are mainly of the emo persuasion, that is, full of lyrics about regrets and heartbreak. So if you're looking for songs that'll  put you in that mood, you're in for a treat.  A lot of songs mirror the emotions of their 1st hit, "Hopeless Love", whichmainly talks about a person's struggle to hold on to his/her lover. A lot of the songs has catchy guitar riffs and solos that stays with the listener even long after the song ends.

Some memorable tracks include "Stranger, You and I", "Cue the Sun!", "No One Is Convinced", and "The Best Part About It, Honey". Overall, Daphne Loves Derby leaves no room for surprise—the new album is everything their fans hoped it to be—soft rock and catchy emo-ness. It's worth listening to and fits the winter mood.

Grade:B+

Reviewed by: Nancy Ngan Trinh