Impatient listeners are weeded out in the opening 5 minutes, while those who persevere are treated to an unforgettable experience. This monster weaves an impossibly dense tapestry of sound with the replay value of a Final Fantasy.
Scalding technical metal, rich chamber compositions and some trademark twists provide a great soundtrack to the lyrical concept. This seamless union between words and music creates a vivid and powerful narrative. Amongst the finest works of a one of a kind band. Entheogenesis
Spacious, as if there were infinite distances between all things, filled with unpredictable, mysterious movement. There is no unambiguous mood on this record, which is its strength. Entleiber