The dominant mood on this album is one of contemplative melancholia, reminiscent of bands on the Dark Symphonies label, most notably Maudlin of the Well. The vocals are pretty decent, but muted; presumably this is deliberately intended as a means of adding to the atmosphere. Not only is the synth seldom used, it is also subordinate to the other instruments -- yet I can't help but wonder whether this album would have been better off with just analogue instruments.

This is definitely not an album for head banging; nor can it be seen as purely "wallpaper" music like label mates Raison d'Être. This is the kind of music that is best enjoyed in solitude with a glass of fine red.