Many of these songs feature moody melodies. Such is certainly the case with "North Country," which is both quiet and foreboding. With "Unnatural," Epp expresses his grave environmental concerns. "Unnatural" also finds Epp singing, or more accurately preaching, his message. The cadence of his vocal nicely recalls prime Jackson Browne.

Shadowland has been defined as "an indeterminate borderland between places or states, represented as an abode of ghosts and spirits." Clearly, many of these fine and memorable have a haunted quality. It's a dark, murky world we travel these days. Matt Epp knows this and has created appropriate music for the journey.