CORTICAL TECTONICS

It is my second album I've heard by Canvas Solaris. While there are astonishing instrumental chops and effortless experimentations also creativity, this does not apply to the cohesiveness of the album. Only the last track, maybe due to its length, offers some more accessible moments to breath slowlier. Otherwise, you'll have to be focused all the time to get into the complexity and constant changes. I think that using more keyboards would have benefited and make the album sonically more appealing. To be fair, guitars are already quite versatile, from extreme metal to progressive metal, rock and soft guitar with jazzy twist. Listening to this album may be great when you're doing physical activities and need energy. Otherwise, it is not too memorable but also, you won't get bored in 100 years if you focus on instrumental complexity.