Opening track Nero is an ardent recall that's reminiscent of Pure but awash with Streetcleaner's punishing DNA, too. Thereafter it's a mixed bag. The apocalyptic hip-hop beats that JKB is fond of feature often, but there's some unusual layering. Like an industrial journey roadmap, it has twists and turns that provide intrigue and/or distraction. The tonal shifts make it seem like an alternate world evolution from Pure onwards, with elements characteristic of Selfless and Us and Them taking occasional prominence. But like any real world journey, it's not perfect. Permission could fit on a cyberpunk movie soundtrack, while Lazarus Leper's repetitive drone will be hypnotic to some, but for me was too long and demo-like, lacking clout. Before I do the same, I'll end this review with a summation: it's familiar enough to satisfy the faithful, but different enough to be divisive.
Songs of Note: Nero; Army of Non
3 burning rivers out of 5
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