专辑简介Veil of Maya´s "The Common Man´s Collapse" was a rarity in the field of technical deathmetal or Deathcore or whatever the genre has progressed to now. No Riff over used, no fill without precisely calculated purpose, the band made a progressive name for itself and earned a great deal of respect.

This album has completed the same task without sounding the same as its predecessor. (Id) is packed with a more raw sound, yet still comes across as having been soundly produced. The licks, chops, and non-saturating/ technically refreshing breakdowns create a cerebral experience for the ages.

The album has 3 short breakdown pieces (similar to Common man´s) that work very well. They are well placed and are not without atmospheric progressive ambiance behind them. The rest of the full length songs (which are all short and sweet mind you) are gorgeous works of prog death brilliance.

Unbreakable has fierce riffing and fantastically uplifting lyrics.

The Dark Passenger has unparalleled guitar work, incorporating sensually executed harmonics into blisteringly fast breakdowns and riffs.

The Higler and Resistance are nicely touched with synths and a unique structure setting them apart from the rest

Mowgli and Namaste are without doubt highlights of the album that bring progressive Death metal a new name. Both Tracks feature some of the nastiest yet unique riffs to be heard on any records.

Conquer and Codex end the album with a classic Veil of Maya sound (Codex sounds very similar to It´s Not safe to swim today in some sections)

The end product´s first impression is epic. Upon Further listens its clear to see that this album will not be lost among the piles of generic sounds that find their way to the surface today in metal. It stands out and begs to be listened to again and again. Saying that it´s better than The common man´s collapse is difficult as that record was equally respectable in its own respect and i personally enjoyed the sound on that album even a little better, however this record stands in it´s own league in the world of Technical Death metal and in the world of Prog.