From Bandcamp, "Inclusions" is an instrumental exploration of Progressive Rock, neoclassical sounds and Modern Metal. Contradictory, complex and oft disjointed, it forms a desperate search for answers within the flaws and cracks of spiraling dreams." The album has eight songs. "A Drizzle's Vagrant I" is first. The opening piano notes...try figure out whether or not they are pretty, or ominous...in fact, they are both, and there is obviously a classical twinge to the sound. Ivan's training is showing in this song. "Seven Times Burnt" has a similar, mysterious sound. In keeping with the theme of the album, you can hear the contradictory tones. It sounds like someone is facing the toughest challenge he has faced and doesn't even know where to begin.

"Meet the Blade" has heavier and scarier tones at first, that gradually wane to charming piano notes, but the background remains tense as hell. The bottom end chugs away while the top is free to flow anywhere. "Three Times" is the point in the album where some things become clearer, but many questions remain. The intensity has lessened a bit, as has some of the tension. The road ahead is still full of challenges, but I believe the subject at least has an idea of where he wants to go. "Bleeding Facet" is more ethereal at first, but in come the heavy chugs. The odd sound here is confusing, as the story continues to unfold. It leaves the listener in a state of suspense for sure.

"Triclinic" brings the tension back to the equation from the heavy bass notes and strange background noises that echo. You take a step forward, and then second-guess yourself. Which direction are you even facing? "A Drizzle's Vagrant II" is a piano led song, and the notes are both charming and deadly at the same time. "Blue Cold Mess" closes the album. Are things any clearer? They are at times, but don't close your eyes for too long. Overall, none of these songs are straightforward. Indeed, there is such a variety of sounds presented that, as a listener, you are on the tips of your feet throughout the album. What Ivan set out to accomplish, he did. Read the introductory passage again...contradictory, disjointed, and a person desperate for answers. That is exactly what I hear on the album.