This is quite an intriguing set. One thing that makes this stand out from a lot of modern music is the fact that this is really a cohesive set of music rather than a bunch of songs just sort of put together. It has opening and closing instrumental movements, and there are segues connecting the majority of the tracks in between. That element is quite progressive rock like, and there are also some other prog-like elements. Beyond that, though, this lands somewhere in a territory that seems to encompass alternative rock, modern pop rock and nu-metal. This is a strong set. It makes me interested in hearing more from this act.

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The keyboard textures from the previous piece begin this cut. The song powers out from there to a hard rocking jam that's classy. It drops for a modern alternative rock movement for the vocals to enter. This seems to merge alternative pop rock with an almost nu-metal approach at times. It's accessible and meaty. It's also very strong. There is a mellower movement at the end that takes us straight into the next piece.

I like the balance between the mellower and more rocking sounds on this number. It isn't a huge change, but it's a distinctly different number. It's also strong. This connects directly through a bit of texture to the set closer.