[1] In a 2021 interview, LaRocque would downplay this account, saying that he did prepare multiple ideas and alternate melody lines for each solo.

[4] According to Matt Mills of WhatCulture, "the calibre of the musicianship on [the album] is off the scale [...] packing prog into tight and fast death metal tracks.

[5] The album's guitar riffs (some of which have been called "deceptively tricky") make use of staccato rhythms, tapping, arpeggios, and odd time signatures.

[5] According to MetalSucks, "Trapped in a Corner", the album's fourth track, "[bridged] the gap" between the melodic death metal of Europe and the scene emerging in America.

Arnopp noted especially Gene Hoglan's drumming and the guitar work of Schuldiner and Andy LaRocque, concluding that together with bassist Steve Di Giorgio "they create an altogether heavier din than was the case with last year's 'Human' album, while still adding Trad Metal/Progressive touches in an almost surreal fashion.