I think the best way I can describe the Echoing Green is this. They are techno for people who hate techno. Ok ok, so E.G. fan's are probably screaming they're not techno, and I know. They're techno/rock/pop/whatever. My point is this. Whenever I ask someone why they hate techno I get the same response. It's so repeditive. That's when I recommend the Echoing Green. Not only are they able to put out great electronic music, but Joey has incredible lyrical abilities throughout an entire song. Not the usual catch phrase repeated over and over again in a lot of techno.
As for this album, it's almost perfect. I'm not to partial towards the last few songs, but before that it's awesome. Anyone who grew up with 80's music must buy this album simply for E.G.'s cover of "Safety Dance." As for everyone else, I can guarantee you'll find at least one song to love on this album.