They overcame the negative impacts of the latter though, and while somewhat sceptical to both label and the band's future at this point they decided to hit the studio again to make a second album. The recording of their sophomore effort Solstice was a smooth, problem free affair, and with added spices to their musical palettes from bands like Genesis and Yes this second discc of their was a product they were most satisifed with. The majority of the Norwegian press wasn't impressed though, with a negative impact to initial record sales as a direct result. Once more they looked outside of the borders of Norway to overcome commercial difficulties, and with a generally positive reception for the album in Germany a tour was set up to try to make a name for themselves in that market.