Review by Adam M on March 21, 2026.

This is a really good album that set the world afire because of the band’s unorthodox style. This is very much a post style combined with progressive ideas. The band was really very interesting sounding at this stage of their career. The music is heavy and intense as the outfit would become less innovative and more straightforward in the future. The songs here are atmpheric and thoughtful.

In terms of musicianship, the album is impressive with powerful guitars and pounding drums. The singing is very harsh and interesting and floats atop the music nicely to add character. The entire affair is quite powerful and fun. The production is pretty good for the time and makes the band sound lively. There are many interesting ideas for the instruments to be found.

The problem I’m having with the disc is that it was perhaps beaten by L’Enfant Sauvage and is still not the most refined the band has sounded. Despite this, we are left with a trailblazing album that is quite compelling and different sounding. It isn’t amazing by any means, but the instrumentation and variety makes it quite good.

All in all, I enjoyed this album a lot when it was released and fans of the band will find it quite to their liking. There is plenty to enjoy here and the album has a vibrant and fun feel to it that makes it one of a kind. Still, there are better albums in the post style and this is really only a very good album.

Rating: 7.3 out of 10