I received the CD in the mail today and put in on while I was working in the shop. I had to stop working and sit down and really listen to; it is that good.
My impressions:
1) The vocal melodies really stand out. I am one that usually doesn't like multiple vocalists, but this album is the exception. Attle Petersen stood out; he has this raw element in his voice that somehow combines with his beautiful melodies that works really well (particularly in "Downfall). I know Jonny Tatum from Eumeria, he is one of my favorite vocalists and he doesn't disappoint on this album.
2) "Still Human", the seventh track blew me away. The complexity of this song is amazing. I love songs with many changes and this track is really dynamic. The changes are drastic but the song still works well as a whole.
3) As I stated earlier, the guitar work is outstanding. My only criticism is that I want more of it! The riffs are so good that I want to hear more of them without the vocals.