When asked to describe the record, the band do so vividly, "Imagine if NECROPHAGIST and MESSUGGAH were married, and CYNIC and EXTOL got married, then years later they went to a swingers party to spice up their relationships, which then became a regular thing. From this, they all had a kid together, no one knows who the biological father is, but that's cool because they're co-parenting. That kid then grows up, idolizing David Lynch, Ridley Scott and film noir. He then goes to film school for a couple of years, but drops out because he'd rather play synth music, but ends up broke and homeless. "Datalysium" would be that kid."

The album has nine songs, and "The Axiom of Error" is the first. The influences that they mention are immediately noticeable. I would call this Tech Death instead of Prog Death, but that is just me. Too many people get caught up in labels anyway. The music is all over the place, and it retains a cold and sterile quality to it, but the keyboards bring it to life, so to speak. "Algorithmic Salvation" has another heavy, rhythmic cadence where the drums and guitars play to tightly together, you couldn't squeeze a dime between them. The background swells until its full fury rises in front of you like a multi-clawed monster with appendages that are made from titanium.

"Lexicontagion" is the third shorter song in a row, but you can see why the band choses these lengths...any longer and your head would explode. Here, the drums and vocals form a water tight seal. The second half of the song breathes though, as the band shows another side of their songwriting prowess. The remaining songs are longer. "Deletion Cult" is a blast from an industrial machine gun riding shotgun in a tank, literally mowing down anyone within a mile radius. The keyboards build a little melody within these ranks however. "Divinertia I" has a cautious entrance of heavy accents. But it rolls forward pretty quickly with a hasty pace and deadly venom. The background is full of darkness akin to a high ranking warlock casting spells behind the scenes. Seguing into part two when it is at its lowest, the song begins with tense background elements. It picks up soon enough, with as much controlled chaos as a killer with a perfect strike, and listen to that guitar solo...talk about musicianship.

"Automated Twilight" features dark, whispered vocals that sound like they are coming from Satan himself. Then, in a surprise fashion, the band turns on the lights for a few seconds before retreating once again. This might be the best song on the album, because the melodies are a fancy as the footwork. The title track closes the album. Again, it begins with some subtler melodies and harrowing background sounds. You can feel it bubbling up until it breaks through the surface with a single mindset. But soak in those keyboards in the chorus, for they are glorious, as are the clean vocal harmonies.

I have to admit, as a melody guy, I really like these moments from the band. They work them in at just the right times, like an alchemist. They are one of the tightest acts that I have heard this year, and I marvel at their craft. I found the album's description to be deadly accurate, and if you are wondering about their sound, read their introduction. Their musicianship is top notch, and the songs are varied enough to ensnare long time listeners and new fans alike.