Chris James, Journalist

"The only downside to such subtle shadow-play is that many of these pieces seem to drift by if you’re not fully plugged in."

An arresting peak in the esteemed Fabric catalogue, the only caveat is that if you’re anything like this reviewer you’ll be opening your wallet a second time as you hunt down full-length versions of the numerous highlights.

If any cult metal band’s record deserves a big push this year; it’s this one, as the DEP stand at the peak of their evolution.

It’s something of an emotional bulldozer, a pitiful story of resignation played out under crimson spotlights to send us home, with Liddiard’s Charles Manson eyes still piercing through our minds.

Not recommended for activities such as driving/surgery/bomb disposal, but great for anything else.

Everyone in my sweeping view was locked in rhythmic abandon. Even those who clearly couldn’t dance were making a concerted effort.