Ascension Of The Watchers - Numinosum

It leaked. Some of you might be interested in it, due to Burton’s recent involvement with Ministry or otherwise if you’re Fear Factory fans.
Its actually not that bad. I have to be honest I was expecting something rather abominable judging by the EP and the fact that Burton’s singing has become increasingly atonal in recent years (I thought he was quite a good vocalist around Obsolete and perhaps even Digimortal, which is a shit album but vocal performance is ok). The music reminds me of Fields of The Nephilim and Lycia, with perhaps a bit of a Delerium electronic sensibility thrown in. Burton’s provides vocals that are quite unlike those bands though, so it still does sound unique. Its a very laid back, calm and atmospheric album, relying on repeated, ambienty synth/guitar passages. It does at times sound like FF’s softer songs. By no means is this album of the year material but its listenable.

Anyone heard it and wants to comment?