While at times Anadivine can seem as cliché as the opening line to the album, they redeem themselves with clever riffs and hooks accompanied by vocals and executed in a manner which other bands could not match. So naturally, the chemistry and influences of this band pull them together, which was enough to land a place amongst the roster of Militia Group. A key factor that prevents the monotony of this band from being unbearable is the variety they possess. So essentially, what all of this rambling piles up to, is the variety they possess. So essentially, what all of this rambling piles up to, is the fact that through the good and the bad Anadivine comes out ahead of your average band - but not by much.

So with all of that said and done, it’s time for my favorite part, the break down: The kickoff - “Adding Insult to Injury” - does what any good opening song should, and that’s pumping you full of energy. However, you must realize that energy and sound vary from band to band; so in this case you won’t be pumped enough to go fight De La Hoya but it gets the job done. This vibe is melted into the next track as they maintain your interest. Now, with “The Timid Gentlemen”, we experience Anadivine’s variety that was discussed earlier. Personally, I enjoy this song because it reminds me of Brandtson, and I dig that band too. But, the transition from track two to track three seems awkward to me and for some reason it ruins my listening “mood”. Then again, you may not be as quirky and unusual as this reviewer and mood may not matter to you.

Anyway, moving forward to “Alcohol and Oxygen” gives me the opportunity to use a great word such as “meh”. Quite frankly that’s what this song equates for me…Nothing fantastic, nothing bad. With four songs under their belts, I believe Anadivine decided it was now time for the mid-album nap. “Yes Sir, Mr. Machine”, “Love, Lust and Fake Integrity”, and “Capitol Arrangement” made for nothing more than background sound to accompany my dreams of finishing this review.

But take heart, fellow listener, as we move onward through the home stretch of this album! Our next destination lies at an accident that worked too well. And fortunately, it worked quite well in reviving my attention. ‘Why?’ you ask. Well, that’s because it was creative and broke the monotonous sound that droned on in the previous three songs. Following the rush from the accident we are invited to experience an electronically “emo” moment inside of the warmth of “Foundation Imperfection”.

So now our journey reaches a close as the last track, “Duet From the Dead”, sums up my thoughts on this album. Good, enjoyable, different, but not great. While variety is indeed a good thing to have, it can also be dangerous. Anadivine’s variety creates a unique listen but ultimately the focus and definite brand of their own music is lost. “Zoo” is quite simply just that, a zoo of good songs, but not an album.