The band is noted for its erratic sound and experimental approach. Sampling and electronics have played an important role in the band's music since "Supernova". Their 1996 self-titled album lacked any bass guitars, using keyboards and featured prominent noise and industrial influences. Dialogues and sound clips sampled from movies are also frequently used, mostly on "Temple of the Morning Star" and "In the Eyes of God"; some of the movies sampled throughout their discography are "Memento", "The Illustrated Man", "The Holy Mountain", "Chopper", "Rosemary's Baby", "Dune", "Goodfellas", "Carrie" and "" among others. The 2002 double album "Sadness Will Prevail" introduced string instruments and piano and also featured extensive electronics, field recordings, sound manipulation, acoustic guitars, sampling and unusual production techniques. Some of the band's recordings display a more stripped down and straightforward approach with less use of electronics and experimentation, such as "Kiss the Pig" and "Pain is a Warning". Most of Today Is The Day's albums are recorded and produced by Steve Austin in his own studio Austin Enterprise and the band's production often displays bizarre, unorthodox recording techniques and multiple effects; as noted in the multi-layered vocals and dissonant guitar work.