Strong album front to back. Would pair well in a playlist with Archspire. Favorite tracks are: We are the Sun Gods, The Orb, Scale of Sorrows. Cover of The Doors 'Strange Days' is a great little gem to end the album. Overall 75/100 will be coming back to listen, especially while working on repetitive tasks and need a jolt of energy to maintain focus.
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