I don't understand why bands want to make their albums sound as though you are listening to them through water and mud. There is just no logic in having everything sound like a swirling mess and having no ability to distinctly point out vocals, guitars, drums, or bass. This is exactly what happened on this album and while there are moments where things sound promising, they sink right back into the mire again. If I could have heard more of this album I might have been able to actually enjoy it.