If there is a flaw here it is that Brooks elected to play all instruments. It is impressive the way he delivers - I am especially surprised at the quality of the drums - it does not sound like a guitar player composed or played them. But the flaw - if it truly exists and is not in my imagination - is that the non-guitar parts lack a bit in personality. Maybe it is just me because a listen to Axiom dispels any question that the man can handle himself at a top level on every instrument he plays especially drums. There are many prog elements throughout many of the songs which means that this recording should be received well by prog-metal fans. Fusion fans will find highly technical music for all instruments here - each well performed and exceptionally delivered. Shredder-types will meet a new guitar hero. Chris Brooks ROCKS.