Nick and Micah (guest writer for Cavedweller, Terminator) discuss this now immensely appreciated yet misunderstood classic. Conversation delves into the intricacies that make this sound so alien, the bizarre themes explored, the extremely subtle and complex approach to rhythm as well as what makes this album stand above its imitators and those attempting to be purposefully “quirky”.
0:00 background
6:19 Deciphering the melodic shapes
12:04 Understanding “When the Sun Drank the Weight of Water” and deeper dive into composition.
36:38 “Erecshyrinol”, the use of harmony and breaking down the arrangements.
53:41 “The Planet That Once Used to Absorb Flesh in Order to Achieve Divinity and Immortality (Suffocated to the Flesh That It Desired…)” as a microcosm of the album as well as an extended inspection of both rhythm and the drumming.
59:55 Recent resurgence in popularity, difficulties of recreating such a work and overall legacy.
