Surprising New Sun is back after more than ten years of silence. It was in 2001 when they released their last album Expectations, that long silence broken now with Damage Done. This new album takes us back to the groups darker material. The music of these veterans of the American Progressive Scene exercises introspection with an enthralling sound. Sinuously moving parts accompanying a story always slightly disturbing. It's as if Rush or King's X, were deeply tinged with Fripp, or Steve Willson, sometimes touching on Gothic. Compositions like "Shards in the Sand" testify to the edginess that surrounds their style. "Damage Done" demonstrates the ability to thrill the listener and hold with interesting changes, driven by ubiquitous electric guitar. There are dramatic moments as with "Antigravity", where a broken voice recalls the torn style of Peter Hammill. We also found more direct and simple pieces like "She Moved Me." "Dreams" is one of the most picturesque songs, rhythms much more animated with an open air sound that suddenly turns jazzy. "Miscreants" is a departure with excellent drums and powerful guitars , perhaps the composition of a more Progressive House band. The album closes with "Chasm City" a terrific end, very vocal oriented, with excellent vocal harmonies and strong guitar. Moody and intense it is reminiscent of the best moments of their earlier works. It is well worth trusting in New Sun again, I would give them another chance because they keep making good music and they retain their character, their distinctive style and that's hard to find.