Ghosthouse, it's good to hear from you. I'm listening to "Travelers" right now; so far so good. I've never heard of any of the artists, but that doesn't mean anything. Yes the sound quality is very good; that's one of the things I like about current CD's. This music is quite listenable; that's something I can't say about a lot of current music.
Now I'm listening to the guitar on "Peaceful Warrior"; he's got his act together, and I like the way the whole group is integrated to produce pleasant sounds. On "Peaceful Warrior" they decided to give the drummer some, near the end.
I can see how this music would draw you in after more than one listen. They kind of remind me of "Shadowfax" the group. Have you ever heard "Shadowfax"?
Like you said, "Not a heavy handed phrase in any of it"; my interpretation of that same phrase is "Needs a little more drama", but quite listenable.
Don't stay gone so long and;
Enjoy the music.