I don't want to get "into it" with anyone about this. Personally I think Strung Out out does themselves each and every album. The first CD you ever heard was WAYYYY different than most of their older stuff. It was very progressive. I love it. But, I think this newest CD reminds me of a part of every CD they've written. They haven't left their roots, and yet they continue to progress. Simply amazing. The few lyrics I have read through, I love. All in all, 5 stars.