While many hardcore bands establish one sound early on in their albums and stick with it, the sound on Pitchshifter's major label debut varies throughout the album. This may be the reason why people have had difficulty categorizing the band's sound. Some of the songs on the album have a heavy sound, encompassing fast and loud guitar riffs, as lead singer J. S. Clayden screams out lyrics. Other songs have a more electronica flavor to them.
Samples play a significant role in establishing the identity of the album.
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