Marion and the band have matured with each album and while most people recall the pop of Forever Young & Big In Japan (although hardly enough to actually make them a household name stateside) this album has a more mature and sophisticated electronic sound. As always, Gold's vocals are otherworldly and few can match his sound and range (accept Morten Harket of A-ha) and the music truly elevates his voice. "Fools" and "The Impossible Dream" were stand out singles, but "Iron John" is so infectious and easily the greatest Alphaville song EVER. The reggae-tinged "Faith" sounds like the opening track to a fun summer blockbuster movie and is guaranteed to get you going in the morning. The title seems so far removed from the music, and perhaps many people can't figure it out, but this album is fantastic.

This CD has no similar in the synthpop marketplace. Although it wasn't a big commercial sucess (maybe ->some people<- just don't like controversial CD titles or portraits), this was the best rich texture of music styles (rock balads, reggae, piano, pop, etc.) ever made in just one box. Marian Gold's voice made it perfect. Along with really beautiful love rock balads ('Impossible Dream'), soft reggae ('Faith') they combine intense rock-pop feelings ('Ascencion Day') with soft melodies ('All in the Golden Afternoon', based on Lewis-Carrol's 'Alice in Wonderlands' book). Some songs explore human behaviour with smart and suggestive ideas ('Paradigm Shift','Fools', 'Iron John', 'Euphoria'), while other songs praise for hope and love ('Apollo') with a nice dance-techno style. Words won't be enough to say this is A PERFECT ALBUM.

"Prostitute" is amazing music! My favorite track, "The Impossible Dream," is reminiscent of "Forever Young," while "Apollo" is amazing and dancey and "Ivory Tower" was written, it seems, for the knowledgeable Alphaville fan. This album is absolutely spectacular.

My Alphaville collection is FINALLY up to date when I bought this CD and although SALVATION is the most recent album they have released (at the time of this entry), I have to say that it was well saving the best for last and THAT was a HARD choice to make. It is a diverse album full of suprises and experimental sounds for Alphaville. There are songs like "Ivory Tower" that is every AV-fans dream (trust me-I know what I am saying). There up-beat songs like "Apollo." Songs to make you think, songs that make you cry, songs that are for fun and songs that make you dream. Buy this album and you will be very glad you did!

This band not only adapt to the nineties, they have actually evolved electronic music. This is there 2nd Best album. Ten years after there Best Forever Young. Too bad Depeche Mode gets all the credit and money! These guys are much better!!!