Album Rating: 3.5

It feels like there's a larger emphasis on groove and the clean melodies feel catchier. The title-track is really unique too. This was never much of a grower for me

Album Rating: 4.0

Hope you guys are right. I liked this first time around, then it just gradually grew over time from there. The new one has been a plateauing ‘meh’ so far through 3 spins. Hardly piqued my interest at all thus far.

Album Rating: 3.5

After finishing it I do think it's a slight step above this but still mostly in the same ballpark. Fans of this could go either way really.

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It's more technical, more mature in some respects. As a parallel, I'm reminded of the shifts in emphasis between Artificial Brain's debut and sophomore (different genre entirely, of course)

Album Rating: 4.0

Is that where all the fun has disappeared to? - seriously though wasn’t Heavy Yoke technical enough? They had the balance between technical flair and accessible groove nailed down already. I’m not a musician, so maybe I can’t see how impressive these new songs are from a technical standpoint, that could be my issue.

In that comparison I actually prefer Infrared Horizon, although both albums are excellent, just different.

Album Rating: 4.5

I am with you Demon, I think this had smth the new one doesn't. I think partly is because the surprise factor is gone, and also because it sounds really, really similar to this one, production wise.

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"In that comparison I actually prefer Infrared Horizon, although both albums are excellent, just different."

The second part of that sentence was also my point, in fact. And I agree with Dewi as well. Heavy Yoke is immediately enjoyable, more accessible and has the lasting advantage of surprise. On the second one, it's more the musicianship that impresses me. I have the same feeling with Labyrinth Constellation and Infrared Horizon, respectively.

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

Production on the new one sounds waaaayyyy better than this imo

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

ahah I love that Artificial Brain's discussion cause I recently 5d both those bastard albums...



On Azusa, frankly the new one is just as good as this, harder, with better production. They succeeded.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Might feel the same way yeah

Album Rating: 4.0

Spellbinder m////

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Album is love

Album Rating: 3.5

I remember liking the next one better but maybe I should revisit these

Album Rating: 4.5

I still like this one better

Album Rating: 4.0

Yeah ‘Loop’ grew on me a fair bit over my extended persevering stint with it, but this is still their go-to album.

Hoo boy this is heavy

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Tripletcore

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Slayz

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Programmed To Distress is sex

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

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