Are you a fan of…

-Metal
-Jazz fusion
-Concept albums
-Progressive elements
-Excellent musicianship
-Originality
-Insightful lyrical content
-Great song/album structure
-Mind blowing artwork

If any of the above apply to you, obtain this album. My favorite release of 2008, hands down. The moment I first finished listening to this album I knew I was eventually going to have to own it on vinyl.