Pros:

Consistently energetic and electrifying, using relentlessly full-throttle percussion and grandiose lead vocals to keep each track feeling important and dramatic

Sports many dynamic and noteworthy sound inclusions, such as the humongous choral vocals and the intrepid electronic elements

Lead guitar work is ever-impressive, standing out for both its technical wizardry as well as its ability to accent each track's narrative and emotional core

Cons:

Despite its best efforts, the record is still not too distinct from the band's other albums, not doing quite enough to carve itself a noteworthy pedestal

Some elements can be quite inconsistent, featuring rather weak balladry and clunky lyrical moments

Best: Night Witches

Worst: The Ballad of Bull

7/10 Puts the power in power metal