AllMusic
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
"it's one of the most substantial prog albums to come out in years"
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AlternativePress
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars
"it's still worth setting the Xbox aside to listen"
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Drowned in Sound
"it manages to reach majestic peaks of devastating sonic grandeur shortly after the twinkling opening"
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IGN Music
Rating: 8.7 out of 10 Stars
"unleashing an almost-growl that whispers throughout with mysterious flair and matches the skirling rhythms and surging thrust of the guitar, drums, and keyboard attacks"
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The Boston Phoenix
"the antidote to a regressive culture just might be progressive rock"
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Sputnikmusic.com
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
"Porcupine Tree has crafted themselves one hell of a recording"
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