Conley notes that parts of the album are darker than Sound the Alarm as it is the transitional chapter of the trilogy ("like The Empire Strikes Back"), but adds, "It's going to be an interesting listen.
Conley points out that some tracks on the album are more intense than Sound the Alarm, serving as a turning point in the trilogy ("much like The Empire Strikes Back"), and notes, "This is going to be a thought-provoking experience."