The moon, unfortunately, will likely fail to heal the wound left by Job For A Cowboy’s latest album. After such a long wait, it’s disheartening to hear how much their sound has transformed since their earlier deathcore days. They've evolved through phases, first experimenting with death metal, but here, they seem to have landed in a strange, uninspired middle ground of generic metal. The overall result is a far cry from the energy and intensity that once defined them.

This album feels largely uninspiring, lacking the passion and drive that should ignite a listener’s interest. Sure, there are brief moments that provide a bit of stimulation, but they’re fleeting and overshadowed by an overall sense of mediocrity. Even the most technically impressive aspect of the album, the guitar work, fails to make a lasting impact. While it can be groovy and intricate at times, it too becomes repetitive and fails to excite after a while. 

The songs themselves feel hastily constructed, as if the band was content with simply putting something out rather than crafting an album that holds any real significance. The vocal performance, while competent, doesn't do much to elevate the material. There’s an attempt at variation, with occasional vocal fries or faster delivery, but for the most part, it’s the same style throughout—uninspired and lacking depth. 

The drumming is heavy and intense, but even it doesn't always land. At times, the timing feels slightly off, creating a disjointed, almost clumsy rhythm that disrupts the flow of certain tracks. The bass, though it carries some depth, often gets lost in the mix, fading into the background while the more prominent elements take center stage.

On the positive side, the production is undeniably strong. The album may feel creatively generic, but it at least sounds polished and well-crafted in terms of its technical execution. Despite this, the lack of creativity and passion leaves the album feeling flat and forgettable.