Prime STH's catchy blend of modern rock can bring to mind the likes of Fuel, Econoline Crush, Our Lady Peace and the more recent efforts of Stabbing Westward; as edgy modern rock songs, ripe with melody are tenderly spun out, comfortably blanketing the listener. Full of radio sensibility and polished song structures, the band go through the usual motions, yet retain a bit more grit than most of their counterparts, dodging the syrupy ballad direction in favor of vocal driven hard rock.

Vocally the album is more than competent, glazed with harmonic crooning that can bring to mind the middle ground between Bush and U2 as huge hooks are thrown out with flawlessly held notes. Meanwhile, guitar playing turns up the heat with edgy riffs that incorporate the alternative rock sensibilities of the Stone Temple Pilots with a light dash of modern metal aggression. Bass wise the album is anchored by thick throbbing basslines that keep the wheels spinning while a steady array of snare hits and concise rolls keenly keep each song in lean shape.

Overall the bands approach is surprisingly addictive and their music is top notch as far as melodic hard rock goes. But that is sadly also its main downfall. It is melodic hard rock, a genre that has been traversed quite thoroughly in recent years. The songs are catchy and will no doubt attract the ears of many if radio is so kind to give them a spin, but its hard to feel that the bulk of the tracks included here possess a real memorable quality that will keep listeners constantly coming back for more. Ultimately, the material is pretty straightforward, making this album an easily digested and welcome listen, but if the band really want to have something "Underneath The Surface", they may have to dig a bit deeper.