Brisbane four-piece The Butterfly Effect have been building a strong following since releasing their first EP in 2001... And it's not hard to see why.

The EP introduced a talented young group, bursting with energy and a passion that listeners immediately responded to.  After heavy touring, 2003 brought their debut album, followed by more heavy touring.

Three years on we're presented with the second full-length release Imago, which is neither a surprising change of direction nor a carbon-copy of their aptly titled first Begin's Here.  Considering the response to (and subsequent success of) their debut album, there was no way the follow up was going to be easy, and the Butterfly Effect have taken their time to develop something impressive.  Imago is anything but disappointing.

Working with Joe Barresi, who has produced albums for L7, Queens of the Stone Age, and most recently Tool's 10,000 Days - they've created a more immersive, melodic album that plays to the strength of the band: melding intelligent heavy Rock sounds with the beautiful vocals of front man Clint Boge.

The resulting output is an album without a let-down.  The intensity remains, despite the near-balladry of vocals throughout, and like their acclaimed debut it's the uniqueness of each track that makes the whole experience that much tighter.  If you're looking for a stand-out example - check out the lead single 'A Slow Descent' or the sublimely beautiful 'Everybody Runs' otherwise, grab a pair of headphones and slip into the world of the Butterfly Effect from track one through eleven.