For the debut album of Austere, it seems like they will always be recognized as the pinnacle of this genre of metal. Slow and melancholic melodies with loud shrieks of pain is a good description for this album.Desolate has definitely shown his best work in this band as his instrumental work is phenomenal and captivating. He expresses so much emotion through his guitar work as best shown in the first track of the album, Unending Nights. The music is well crafted together with much passion. His vocals are incredible, as if being tortured to death, fitting the music very well. With such melodic riffs of depression, and extremely powerful vocals, it is no wonder why the album is so great.Sorrow's work in the album consisted with the drums which are very well put in and goes along very well with the music. His vocals in the album are a little different from Desolate's, but still fitting for the music.The album is very great! If you are the type that must have good production in there music then stay away. Other than that if you just love the music for what it is then get this, it's superb.