This is my favorite Church album and it was also my introduction to them back in 1988. I would describe this album as mesmerizing. Of all the Church albums this one has the best guitar hooks and sounds. IMO the only song that is not very good is "Spark". Its not bad, but its just not as good as the rest. Plus when I put this album on these days, it takes me back the the summer and fall of 1988. Most of my friends had different musical taste than me. They were all heavy metal hair bands fans and I liked 80s alternative stuff. However one thing we all agreed to play was Starfish. This album actually changed some of friends musical taste.