Roger Glover is best known as the bass player for Deep Purple, and as a producer for countless bands over his 40 year career. While not known as a solo artist, this album is actually his fifth solo outing. Those expecting Deep Purple done Glover style will be disappointed because this one sees Roger distancing himself from anything that can be called hard rock or heavy metal. Purple fanatics have always understood it was the diverse differences in the player’s world and musical views that made Purple interesting in the first place, so they will be thrilled at the opportunity to peek inside of Glover’s mind.

Roger is a brilliant guy. He is very musical, emotional and prefers to get his feelings out with his music instead of keeping it all inside.

During the writing of this album, Glover lost his mother, saw his family grow up (his daughter Gillian sings on two of the songs on the album), became a grandfather and went through a divorce. Obviously, there is a lot going on within these songs.

The music is worldly, folky and at times rootsy but it also must be mentioned that it comes across very real. Glover succeeded in putting across his musical vision and the peaks and valleys he has experienced over the last decade. The high points include the song “Don’t Look Now (Everything Has Changed)", sung by the album’s musical director, Randal Bramblet and “The Dream I Had” which features Nazareth’s Dan McCafferty on vocals. Gillian Glover shines on the emotional songs “Get Away (Can’t Let You)” and “Set Your Imagination Free” as well as on the cute “Moonlight.”

Many people don’t realize that Roger has such a unique voice either. He sings very well on “Box of Tricks” and “If Life Was Easy” as well as several others on the album.

This is not Machine Head, but I suppose Roger and the rest of the Purple alum are used having their music scrutinized against the best they ever did for years now. Suffice it to say, however, that this is indeed a peek into the life, mind and soul of Roger Glover, something his fans will both cherish and appreciate.