From their EPK, "Lurkers of Languid Waters" is themed around the ongoing declines of several anguillid eels, the most notable of which are the Critically Endangered European Eel, Endangered American Eel, and Endangered Japanese Eel. Overfishing, pollution, dams blocking migratory routes, and climate change threaten their existence. Immediate conservation action is imperative to their survival." The album has eight songs, some of which are very long. "Eel Black Market" is first, and due to the clean vocals, that are hummed and held, it has a ritualistic quality to it. This sixteen-minute beast is also marked with harsh vocals and dissonance in the guitars, and it has a bit of an amateur sound to it, which only adds to the authenticity. It also has some harrowing passages, which reflect the brutal side of the sea, and keyboards bring melody to the song at times.

"The Phantom that Haunt and Linger" is another lengthy offering, clocking in at just under 11 minutes. It enters slowly, and cautiously, but deadly gutturals that speak of your demise break the silence. Again, it has that ritualistic quality to it, like you are witnessing a blood sacrifice of sorts. "Altered Currents" begins with darker and firmer tones…some might even call them aggressive. The production flaws come through now…they are quite muted. I am sure it's purposeful, because it makes the album sound like it comes from deep beneath the earth. "Degrade and Impede" goes even deeper into the bowels of the earth, where damp, dirty, and dark things live. There is dissonance in the guitar work, and the vocals rage with an intensity that is akin to fire. The synth notes add a completely different sound, and I appreciate the diversity.

"Cradle of the Sargasso Sea" is shortest, at just under four minutes. You can hear the sound of water moving in the background, and the clean guitar tones bring more melody with them. "Eaten to Obliteration" is a 12-minute beast, and it connects well with the previous song…the segue is natural in that regard. It has mostly smooth tones, but the harsh vocals provide a stark contrast. You can also feel, not just hear, the laments. "Transformations" is a diversion of sorts…a shorter song that connects the lengthier ones together. In addition to ritualistic clean singing, there are also keyboards that sound like Dungeon Synth to me. The opus titled "Journey to the Sargasso Sea" closes the album, and it's one last angry sound to protest the slaughter of eels. If you can't feel the genuineness of this song, you might be an actual asshole, or you might just be dead.

This mashup of Black and Doom Metal came with a back story that was realized throughout the lengthy journey, and it came with many different sounds…some sad, others angry, and I was impressed with the amount of variation and different instruments the band used to tell the tale. It left an indelible mark on my soul.