This album grew on me - it's not as alike to the prior catalog, other than the quirkiness of some of the sounds, but I listen to it often now and generally straight through each time. I only wish Elton Bezus had a heavier ending, but with bands who bring their music back after long hiatuses (hiati?), beggars shouldn't be choosers. Scott A Smith
One of my favorite albums, following the style Self-Evident established on Endings; mind bending rhythms and harmonics captured in relatively straight-forward and familiar song structures. The level of craftsmanship is so high that you don't even notice the craftsmanship. Nothing seems forced.
I find Fortress slightly less groovy and heavy than Endings, but it has more memorable, intricate passages.
Along with Endings this is quite possibly the best math-rock on the planet. Thøger Kari