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Unitopia lists their among their influences as: Yes, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Spock's Beard, Neal Morse, Transatlantic, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, Fish, Marillion, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Asia, Kansas, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Aaron Copland, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, The Beatles, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn, The Buggles, Mike and the Mechanics, Mike Rutherford, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Eric Woolfson, Pilot, Al Stewart, James Taylor, Thomas Dolby, Tears For Fears, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Keith Emerson, Asia, John Wetton, King Crimson, Bill Bruford, Iona, Frost.All of the above are represented my CD collection, so it is not surprising that I like this Australian band. If you enjoy those artists, then you should really not miss out on this album! It is hard to put this CD into a specific genre; in fact one of the outstanding attributes of The Garden is how well this band manages to incorporate disparate styles of music together, often in the same song! Another notable attribute of The Garden is the production value and sound quality is absolutely top notch. A common lament upon audiophiles is that the best production studios are those used for commercial applications, and many music artists cannot afford access to them. Sean Timms of Unitopia owns and operates Timms Tunes, one of Australia's largest audio/music post production facilities. I used to work in the hifi industry, and this is the kind of disc that is worthy of using as demo material on high-end equipment.Track by Track:CD 11) One Day (2:27) - Basically an introduction to the title track. Mostly vocals with piano and backing strings. Helps to set the mood for what's to come.2) The Garden (22:35) - Starts off gently with vibraphone then kick drums come in to set a tribal beat. Then organ and guitar kick in and a soprano sax plays a funky little bit which segues into the first vocals. It is difficult to some up this opus in a few sentences. It takes one on a sonic journey that is over before one know it. The 22 mins goes by quickly. If you are not sure whether or not to get this CD, I recommend purchasing the download for this track, and the next one which is:3)Angelica (9:50) - Mixes middle-eastern type sounds with heavy metal, and a flamenco interlude. Along with a catchy chorus that will stick with you. Perhaps my favorite track.4) Here I Am (3:19) - A perfect little pop song. Perhaps the most straight-forward song on the album. Also with a great chorus.5) Amelia's Dream (3:22) - Acoustic guitar and flute over a lush background of strings. A lilting instrumental which serves as an intro to the next track.6) I Wish I Could Fly (3:27) - One of the slower paced songs on the album. Captures the mood of soaring over a rolling landscape.7) Inside the Power (4:31) - Guitar riff merges with powerful strings to start this energetic closer to the first CD. A counterpoint to the slower numbers that preceded it.CD 21) Journey's Friend (16:28) - The other epic track. A musical journey that encompasses hard rock, with numerous jazz influences creeping in as well, including a jazzy sax solo several minutes in, which is followed by a section which goes back and forth between hard rock and quieter vocal sections. Again another masterful mixing of diverse styles. One would think it wouldn't work, but it does.2) Give and Take (5:09) - One of the slower songs on the disc. It has a tribal vibe, mainly due to the congas and bongos that provide the underlying rhythm. Nice orchestral arrangements and lovely harmonies are the other features of this track. A very relaxing song.3) When I'm Down (5:41) - Another relatively (compared to the rest of the songs) straight-forward pop number with a great hook.4) This Life (4:47) - A rock song, done Unitopia-style is about the best way I can describe this.5) Love Never Ends (3:48) - A gentle love ballad. Perhaps my least favorite song on the disc, however it is a nice change of pace at this point in the album.6) So Far Away (2:11) - A pretty instrumental to the next track which is:7) Don't Give Up Love (7:49) - If one were to mix the Beach Boys together with 90125-era Yes, this might be the result!8) 321 (5:31) - A tribute to the Beaconsfield miners who spent 321 hours in a collapsed mine before being rescued.Their upcoming CD Artificial [Limited Edition] is now my most eagerly anticipated CD release for the year. If it is even half as good as "The Garden", it will be a must-have!