Split into Act: sections ala Coheed and Cambria, we are treated to the Machine, the Serpent, the Charmer, and the Goddess. The interesting thing about Dead and Divine is how similar they are to the bands that were listed on the "sounds like" sticker which was on the front of the album. They incorporate the charging fast movements and blunt force of Every Time I Die, but also the sound that mimics the older efforts from Thrice. It's really uncanny, as they have come up with a melting pot of both sounds making a completely new one.

   Rough vocals are present throughout and when I say rough, it means they can get annoying after a few tracks if you aren’t careful. Hey, some shout/growlers have a certain pitch that you can't get enough of and some are just repulsive and this is just about the average. Luckily the singing on "The Fanciful", while sparse, is a redeeming quality for the record. The same can be said about the guitars and pace of it. The reckless jolting guitars are intense and enjoyable but only for so long. On the other hand, the melodic guitar sections are simply wonderful throughout.