Eventually, feeling an immediate visceral inspiration during their sessions together,[1] the two collaborated and began work in 2003, which would lead to Roseland.
The album featured Tyler Bates on electric, acoustic, and bass guitars; keyboards, arrangements and programming.
Greg Ellis, Azam's partner on Vas, performed on drum kit and percussions for the tracks "Other Side Of Me", "Keep It Coming", "Bitter Days" and "Light The Stars."
[3] Roseland has been noted to stray from both artists' general work as it sways Azam in a more Rock-oriented direction, while it takes Tyler on exploration of ambient electronic techniques.
The lyrics were noted for their haunting and evocative reflections on the sorrows of war, self-doubt, and personal experiences and relationships, which shape and mold psyches.