This album is such a refreshing take on the work of Cynic. Whether it is branded as a work of Cynic, or a work of Portal, it is undeniably unique and fresh in way that couldn't be produced through Cynic. This album was able to take the progressive and spiritual nature of the album Focus, and well, focus on that entirely. It left behind a precognition of progressive metal, and just made a soundtrack expressive of the spirit. The songwriting is fantastic, and I love it in supplement to Cynic.