We begin with Eric Rigler’s masterful ‘piping. His skillful interpretations of both traditional and original pieces serve to remind us that this is not a ‘piper to be trifled with. "Reels" parts one and two offer opposing methods of dealing with a reel. Part one is mellow, almost slow, and its peaceful melody slips easily into part two’s more driving, rollicking energy. Both tracks are almost tenderly supported by Mick Linden’s strong, steady bass line, Mike Hoffman’s soulful guitar, and Bryon Holley’s energetic percussion.

Perhaps more stunning are the original pieces on this album. They cover a vast range of styles, from passionate love songs like "While You’re Asleep" to playful, funky romps like Bad Haggis through coffeehouse poetry like "Little Spark." Linden, who does the majority of the songwriting on this album, is a talented lyricist, sliding effortlessly from the sea-inspired "Water Church" to the downright silly "Bad Haggis." While Linden’s name is credited on most of the original tracks, all members of the band are highlighted, sure proof that Bad Haggis is a collection of fantastically talented musicians.

"Trip" evokes images of rocky, northern Pacific coastlines and pounding surf – it is the ocean, distilled and captured in music. Like the sea, "Trip" displays an almost schizophrenic range of moods, from playful to introspective to angry. The effect is surprisingly pleasant, making this album a very comfortable listen.