This album is just incredible. I listen to some varied stuff, but the kind of musical range displayed here by Jinjer is seriously impressive. For those who don't know, they're a Ukrainian extreme metal band who I don't think has ever toured the US, but has been getting some attention on YouTube lately, and for good reason. The band is heavy and melodic and yet very technical in their music. Lead singer Tatiana has some serious chops, singing both clean and aggressive vocals with an energy that pulls you in. Definitely the kind of stuff you want to listen to with the volume up.The intro 'Prologue' provides a nice entry point for new listeners, and sets the stage for what's to come. The music builds into a nice moody vibe that gives you the idea that this band is capable of something more than just the typical metal album, without giving away any of the ferocity that's to come. By the time the second track 'Captain Clock' kicks in, it hits like a ton of bricks. It also has a few surprises for the listener, as the song delivers some killer grooves from the band and some soulful melodies by Tatiana. Jinjer has this unique way of blending different stylistic elements together to create some seriously great music. The album picks up some additional heaviness over 'Words of Wisdom' and 'Just Another', and is the kind of stuff you'd expect from an extreme metal band, all while incorporating some great clean vocal sections. The fifth track "I Speak Astronomy" has got to be one of my favorite tracks from the band, almost something that you could put on repeat and then simply forget about the rest of the album. By the time the chorus section of the song arrives, you know you're listening to a band with some serious talent. A very unique song that probably displays the band's range better than anything else. The end of the song is just this beautifully epic ride into some other sonic realm I hadn't been before. Just great. One of those songs that grabs a hold of you and makes you want it to go on forever. Startlingly good.The next song 'Sit Stay Roll Over' immediately reminds you of the intensity Jinjer is capable of. A good metal thrasher here with a unique chorus. "Under the Dome" and "Dip a Sail" continue the heaviness and showcase some of the band's technical ability in different ways. Jinjer is one of those bands that can play a complex rhythm in such a way that it just makes your jaw drop at a few points in the album. Tight band with impressive execution, that can surprise you with a great chorus seemingly out of nowhere. And then there's "Pisces". The first Jinjer song I heard, which had me hooked immediately. A soulful song with a dark undercurrent. Really interesting piece of music with intricate parts from both the guitar and bass. But Tatiana really makes this song shine, providing vocals that just take over the music and demand the listener's attention, resulting in one of the most memorable tracks on the album. A song that grabs you and won't let go. Great lyrics on this one too. The final song is a bit of a departure from the rest of the songs here, and my only gripe with the album is that they didn't put some sort of an interlude or filler track between this and the rest of the album (even if that's probably the first and last time I'd ever ask for that), simply because it would give you a second to prepare yourself for the difference in style. That said, 'Beggars Dance' is an entertaining jazz version of the album's intro track, even though that wasn't at all apparent to me on the first few listens. Jinjer can play this style so well, I would probably buy a whole album of songs like this - no joke.Overall, I would say this is one of the most surprising albums I've bought in a long time. Do yourself a favor and pick this album up, it'll probably turn into one of your favorites. If nothing else, go check out their videos online and see what you think.Cheers.