I can not say enough positive things about this CD. I am a Kelly Howell fan and have many of her works, but this CD is one of my favorites. When I need to be focused and alert, but find it difficult due to stressors, I slip my headphones on and start listening to this CD. Soon I feel relaxed and ready to tackle the task on hand. The beats might not appeal to some because they seem repetitious, but for me they soon fade into the background and do really massage my brain.