It's not quite as good as Supporting Caste. Probably because that album had more fleshed out and melodic songs, while this one is more focused on quick hardcore/thrash metal tracks, and the more substantial songs are much more prog-rock like in structure. It's certainly a lot less accessible.
That said, it's still a great album. The fast-paced bangers are pretty damn fun, while the more traditional (relative to Propagandhi, that is) punk songs are some of the best Propagandhi have ever made. "Duplicate Keys Icaro", in particular stands toe-to-toe with "Purina Hall Of Fame" and "Supporting Caste" as one of the very best songs to come from them.
I like most of the songs on this record a lot, though "Devil's Creek" and "Things I Like" still confuse me to no end. Perhaps I'll "get" them with further listening.
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