From Bandcamp, they identify as “Progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia. Or, in the words of one of our fans, "psychedelic space-witch metal.” The name of the album title is defined as “to repeatedly and obsessively turn over a troubling thought in one's mind; often a memory, behaviour, or desire that causes distress or despair.” The album has eight songs, and “Irrelevance” is first, lead by piano notes. The sound that follows is weighted, but also high in melody. Lindsay has a great voice, and the band a great sense of dark songwriting. The sonority gradually increases, like a storm gaining energy, and before you know it, you are caught in the maelstrom.

“Propensity” has gentler tones at first, but those dark structures come out once again, with harsh vocals. It’s like a shadow beast gradually showing you his form. Clean and harsh vocals wrestle deeply with one another here, with neither side giving in. “Unrepent” has more dark tones, and a great balance between the weight of the instruments and equal doses of melody. The guitar riffs hang like a wanted tension in the air, the kind that gives you energy instead of pause, and you continue to explore your surroundings, despite the warning you feel. “Harm” has smoother tones, and although they are ardent, and downright angry at times, melody and harmonies carry the song forward. This song has catchy elements, and the vocals are very expressive. They have an uncanny ability to embrace the darkness and wield it to their will.

“Persona Non Grata” begins with what sounds like a dream to me, when you first stir in the morning, and aren’t quite awake. The song is lush, and melancholy. Layers continue to develop, until you are fully engulfed and invested in the song, and the emotion impact is akin to a gut punch. “Obstruct” begins with a clean, warm, and inviting melody, but segues into darker and firmer tones. From there, the song hangs in a balance, caught between two worlds…one of light, and the other of darkness. “Shifted” has slower tones that are much more ominous, and the harsh vocals present a landscape of pure evil. In the song, any sunlight that may have been hanging around is blotted out completely. “HEX” closes the album, and it’s even more nefarious. Guitars present a heavy attack of shifting rhythms, and keyboards provide a rich backdrop.

This is an album that plunges into darkness, embracing aggression, despair, and intensity, yet never loses its melodic core. What sets it apart, however, is the sheer virtuosity and versatility of Linday’s vocals, who acts as both the anchor and the driving force behind this sonic descent. They understands the power of contrast. For every guttural scream of despair, there is a vocal hook that lingers, reminding the listener that even in darkness, there is something that calls them back, proving that darkness can be captivating, that intensity and melody can coexist, and that a truly gifted vocalist can transform a collection of songs into something unforgettable.