Wow this band is evolving at a startling rate. With this pleasingly introspective release they rival the big names in the genre. There is aggression and technicality but the tone of the album prioritizes satisfying the mind intellectually and making you think, which is why I got into this genre in the first place. Genuinely intriguing rhythms and arrangements come at regular rates and each track offers a largely different experience. The album is also definitely a grower. On first listen the pacing of the album was unexpected and I was hoping for some more heaviness. But on repeated listens it was easier to grasp the pacing and almost every track has its moments where it goes in hard with the aggression. Unprocessed has an impressive variety of arrangements, from the more groovy bits, to the atmospheric and thought provoking, to the ear catching melodies, and the ability to go in heavy at the right times. This album is an exceptional example of many of the best aspects of the genre.
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