Let's be clear from the start: Hypno5e hasn't completely overhauled the formula used in their first two albums with "Shores Of The Abstract Line." Instead, they've adjusted the balance of ingredients in a way that, perhaps unconsciously, makes this album more powerful and enjoyable to listen to. The signature blend of intense, complex riffs paired with ethereal guitar and clean vocals remains, but here it feels even more refined and mature than before. This impression hits you right away with "II. East Shore – In Our Death Lands," featuring an absolutely monstrous riff that might just be the best in the band's discography, and could easily rank among the top riffs in the genres mentioned. You know, that kind of riff that seems to emerge from a tormented mind and is virtually impossible to play? Hypno5e delivers this more than ever on this album, and trust us, your neck will feel the strain. You've been warned.
