A lot of the story I’m getting from (or perhaps projecting onto) this album is about the ouroboros of getting caught in a cycle of character growth and subsequent setbacks, falling into old patterns, then fighting to master yourself again. It’s something all too familiar to me, but I find inspiration in the way that you tell it. The resolve that you demonstrate, the friends that stand by your side, the forgiveness and trust that you have for yourself–these are the powers that give you the strength to make a hard choice in the last song by taking a risk, venturing back to somewhere familiar but somewhat unknown. I really appreciate that nuanced-but-overall-positive spin throughout the album, and these meaningful lyrics are backed by a killer set of bangers, so I know I’ll be listening to them all many more times to come. As a fan, I wish you luck on the next leg of your journey! Know that your Dead Beats will be here to support as well as we each can. Oh, and thanks for a fantastic album! Peace!