It all comes together here...

I've been a Zao fan for a handful of years now. I admittedly discovered them late, and didn't even like them at first (I hadn't been exposed to metal yet, and didn't have my current appreciation for the genre), but now they are easilly--and that's an understatement--one of my favorite bands, and in many cases have set the bar for quality for other bands I choose to look into. This collection is a great way to be introduced to the band, taking you through the myriad changes they made stylistically, and in terms of band members. For someone interested in buying some of their full albums, it gives you a sampling of what they contain. While the selection of songs doesn't match my personal opinion of what some of their best are, they are by no means bad songs. There are very few Zao songs that I don't fully and enthusiastically enjoy. As a side note, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter had written the memoir that comprises the insert. I'm a big Demon Hunter fan, so that was an awesome bonus, and it was very enlightening on the history of the band.

Long time ZAO fan

Album has everything you need to hear to get a good gist of how ZAO has formed. The last 3 demo songs do not have Dan Weyandt on them. They were recorded when Dan had left the band and Cory Darst took over for like 6 months. Anyway great band Great CD. Thank God Jesse is no longer with them. New CD is probably one of the best ones!

This Is Christian Music That Jesus Freaks Won't Listen To

Screaming vocals, brutal guitar riffs, no sign of calming down...this is Christian music? Amazing, this band is a definite to listen to, whether you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim or even Atheist. My favorite songs are "5 Year Winter", "Free The Three", "The Ghost Psalm", "A Fall Farewell" and "Times Of Separation". If you're a fan of these bands: Coalesce, Converge, Training For Utopia, Slayer and Superjoint Ritual, you will want this CD. You won't waste a cent.