"Thoughtful" is a word that comes to my mind most often while listening to "Ascension". Everything sounds very thoughtful here. Every single drum beat, every single guitar distortion and even every single "blegh!" sound. For sure a lot of work was put into creating this record and it's so impressive that a band is releasing a material this ambitious, original and fresh as their debut. Not gonna lie, I am scared about what monsters will Thirsting Altar unleash in the future. I'll wait patiently.