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One of the many great things about this album are the minimalist lyrics. Author & Punisher has developed a mastery of shocking with a few very visual words, not unlike the work of Lord Mantis. "The Barge" repeats the cryptic mantra of "No peace, no faith." Messages like this leave you in a cesspool of nihilism. The delivery, especially on closer "Void, Null, Alive," is both hypnotic and illustrative. The haunting, almost atonal, singing on "Shame" contrasts harshly with the violent eruptions of pessimistic bile. This is just one example of the excellent use of vocal layering. Meanwhile, the pulsating notes of Tristan's machines are undulations of cyborg sex. The debauchery comes to a head on "Teething," which just sounds downright dirty.