It takes Joe Molland a long time to record and release albums, but they are worth the wait. "After the Pearl" was first in 1984, followed by "The Pilgrim" in 1992, now "This Way Up" in 2002. Joe is known among Badfinger fans as the rocker of the group, but he also comes up with some good ballads from time to time. "Isn't That a Dream" is the standout on this CD, and offers a message of hope for our post-911 world. The sound is very similar to the old Badfinger classics, and would've been a hit if released in a more music friendly environment. Radio ignores artists like Molland, but that's no reason for you to! Too bad there's no sound samples here for this CD. "When I Was A Boy" is a slow, moody, almost psycadelic song, while "Three Minute Warning" is a rocker in Chuck Berry style, with great guitar and piano work. "Moonlight" is another standout track, anyone who says Joe can't write a great melody should listen to this one. There's also hints on country ("Tell Me") and 30's/40's pop ("Another Honeymoon"). The weakest track is probably "What Else (Nothing)" which has a decent tune, but Joe's voice sounds shot on it. He's always had a bit of gravel in his voice, and even moreso on this CD, but that's the one track where he seems to struggle with the notes. Guitar, of course, is excellent as always, as is his support band the Echo Boys