The opening track "Piece by Piece" is one of a kind. A hard abrasive anthem that starts off the self titled debut like a kick to the head. The C.D. follows up with other greats, such as the extremely catchy "I Will Breathe Fire", the first single off the record "The Panic", and Strata's live show opener "When it's All Burning". The c.d. continues to pound with catchy songs like "Never There", "Today" and "Waiting", and closing off the debut album with the appropriate "In a Sweet Dream". The only major problem with the c.d. is the holes in between. Tracks like "Just Like Silk" "We've Changed" "Trustkilltrust (Instrumental)" and "You are Eternal" seem to drag on forever. The band also puts up an AMAZINGLY outstanding live show, and has what seems to be enough talent to move forward. This self titled Debut C.D. COULD be a must have for the c.d. collection in the very near future.


Very Good Album!   February 21, 2005
Shaun (Oakville, Ont. Canada)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I just saw Strata lastnight (saturday, Feb. 19) in Toronto for their first time here in Canada, they opened up for Chevelle with Crossfade and Helmet. This cd is worth the buy, all tho its not avable in canada yet, it will be in March!. They were very good live and every track on this cd is awesome! Also met the band after the show they were nothing but nice guys. hope you enjoy this album as much as I do!


Strata is awesome =P   July 27, 2004
Jill (Edison, NJ, USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Strata is a new band coming straight out of California and they're unlike any other band you've ever heard. They've got an unique sound that you should defitnely try listening to. You can sample their album at www.stratadirect.com. Listen to the song 'Piece by Piece' or 'The Panic' and I guaranteed you'll be blown away. I recommend anyone who likes them to see them live. I saw them at Snocore tour with Smile Empty Soul and Trapt. Let me tell you...they were beyond amazing =) Best of all, I got to meet Hrag and he was so cool. BUY THIS ALBUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE... YOU'LL LOVE IT! IT'S GREAT! THERE ISN'T A MEDIOCRE SONG OUT OF THE WHOLE CD! ALL PURE EXCELLENCE.


3 songs in.....now a fan of Strata   June 18, 2005
Petar Vodogaz (Sydney, NSW Australia)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful

I was hunting a CD by Sublime when I came by this CD in the Amazon.com search engine and something deep within me made me purchase this CD. I believe this is Strata's first CD and hopefully won't be their last. They show much promise and plenty of opportunity. What caught me about this artist was the cover artwork. Listening to samples of songs within this CD I knew then and there I would need to get this one - it's a keeper. There are 12 tracks and 10 of them are utterly superb. This is pure alternative rock at its best. The lead male vocalist is Eric Victorino and he outdoes himself, better than Chad Kroeger and on par with Eddie Vedder of PJ and on par with Mike Shinoda of LP. The songs are touching and you cannot help but move parts of your body to the strumming rock beats and sing along to the crafty catchy lyrics.
The best songs on this album and one's I totally loved were 'I will Breath Fire', 'The Panic', Just Like Silk, 'Never There' and 'Today'. I have included 'The Panic' and 'Never There' on my New Years Eve Playlist this coming NY's. But the opening of Trustkilltrust' puts metalica to shame. Simply put, this album is worth more than 5 stars maybe 9.5/10. Happy listening.


Buy this CD now.   October 19, 2006
Barry Brandon (Phoenix, AZ)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I love this CD and have played it weekly since I bought it. I can not wait for the next CD.
Barry