GARDEN OF THE MOON takes the most memorable elements from Lane's first two releases, synthesizing the best aspects of each album. LOVE IS AN ILLUSION was an HR/HM phenomenon, while CURIOUS GOODS won the hearts of the progressive and art rock fans. GARDEN OF THE MOON speaks to both camps with lush, symphonic arrangements of tracks such as "Seasons" and also with powerful, heavy rock anthems such as Evolution Revolution".
GARDEN OF THE MOON features songs written by Lane along with several collaborators. Lane wrote tracks for the first time with Chapman Stick player Don Schiff (Rocket Scientists). The songs Seasons and Eternal Waters are evidence of this brilliant union of creative minds. Schiff previously wrote the songs Cold Outside (Love is an Illusion album) and "Take a Breath" (Curious Goods album) which were co-written with vocalist Tully Winfield. In keeping with tradition, the Schiff / Winfield team wrote a new track for GARDEN OF THE MOON entitled Under the Olive Tree which features the writing team's trademark memorable choruses and haunting melodies.