Complex sentence: Practically, the band was on a temporary hiatus (since 2000) and Brennare focused on what he thought to be easily produced and mastered, thus the album features a drum machine, a more minimal guitar approach and heavy use of keyboards and electronic equipment.
Split into simpler sentences: Practically, the band had been on a temporary hiatus since 2000 and Brennare focused on the songs he thought would be most easily produced and mastered. As a result, unlike earlier work by Lake of Tears, the album features a drum machine, a minimal guitar approach, and heavy use of keyboards and electronic equipment.