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The amount of music and ideas in each TDWA release is a bit overwhelming. Some songs are very Joe Satriani-esque. Others are more Meshuggah. When these two aspects combine in one song--industrial djent and soulful melodies and solos--you get something really special. Some of the best instrumental prog metal that there is. MindOverFour
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A very djenty and progressive sound, maybe out of all TDWA releases. Great leads and an abundance of technical interplay such as discordant and cacophonous guitars and peculiar rhythms. Interestingly enough, this album has a more mechanical feel to it in stark contrast to the flora and fauna image depicted, but this was probably done on purpose since TDWA does this best, defying expectations and surprising even the most discerning of listeners! :) Kenny McGalem
Seattle’s Laden captures the storm and stress of the greatest, grimmest post-metal, crafting songs from 20-megaton riffs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2022