The opening track 'Touch' really rocks! If you like Prog. Rock with a modern edge, this band are for you. The second outing from Jadis and again great playing from Gary Chandler (guitars / vox), Stephen Christey (drums), John Jowitt (bass) and the ubiquitous Martin Orford (keyboards and flute). The album builds and builds with all members giving solid and reliable performances. Solid bass and Christey's drums although hardly"flash" really generate power particularly on the final"The World on Your Side" and"No Sacrifice" where he just goes for power. Chandler and Orford decorate this album with some great textures - for me Orford is one the finest rock keyboard players ever! Get this and the first album"More Than Meets the Eye" and you'll get great rock. 'Across The Water' is the 2nd studio release by Jadis; a difficult project to undertake after the critical success of their debut 'more than meets the eye'. Perhaps part of it's success was down to the fact that much of the material had been under con