Run to the Light shows an expansion of their unique stylings, drenched in doomy riffs, one-of-a-kind guitar tones by a masterful duo, and some morose, emotional singing by Eric Wagner. Wartell and Franklin create some of the most distinctive dual-edged guitar pieces ever released. The Sabbath influence is loud and clear, yet never derivative. Wagner's vocals are moody, emotional, forceful, anguished, and ultimately more masculine than most "clean" singers in this genre.

If Trouble's previous grave warnings haven't sent you full sprint towards the light, this one ought to scorch your heels. Run to the Light marks a new cohesion to the merciful Trouble onslaught of word and deed. A new producer sends a megaton shiver through the limbs of new drummer Dennis Lesh, who conspires with messengers Bruce Franklin, Rick Wartell, new bassist Ron Holzner and the indomitable Eric Wagner to construct cathedrals of lead that leach poison to those who dare pray. Still much of Run to the Light evokes the sorrowful sludge of The Skull, in places searing the flesh with awesome unstoppable momentum while in others, freezing appendages in stone, rendering all caked in hopelessly weighted despondence.

Trouble is an extremely heavy doom band, that variates from slow and melancholy to fast and crunchy more often than you'd expect. At times the band can be very morbid and depressing, and the easiest way to describe their lyrical philosophy is "hope in a world of despair." It actually makes for some compelling songs. The band is really amazing, and anyone who likes doom should check this out.