Neutral's music is an intricate combination of delicate guitar melodies, a soaring plaintive violin to which are added keyboards, a flute, a cello and a few subtle percussions. The long flowing songs are superbly illuminated by Ash's low spoken, almost whispered, vocals and Veronika's crystal clear voice. Classic elements for a folk act, but each one is played by an accomplished musician; something that can be felt in the quality of the compositions.
The album works well more as a whole than a sum of finely crafted songs; therefore it is difficult to highlight one song more than the others. These six calm and introspective songs create a pleasant, dream-like atmosphere that is full of a timeless and sweet melancholy that only the Slavs know how to express.

Some amongst the small contingent of fans from the early days may regret that amongst the six tracks on this album, two have already featured on other releases. However, both tracks fit in well with the others and, it would have been a real pity to relegate into obscurity the superb 'Diamonds in Your Hand' sung in collaboration with Romowe Rikoito, that was the only studio track on 'Walpurgis Night'.

'Of Shadow and Its Dream' is a pleasant and well-crafted album that is ideal for those long winter nights spent by the fire...