I heard it's going to be a mix of everything they did. This is what Rou said in an interview: There’ll be tracks on there that wouldn’t sound out of place on Take To The Skies or Common Dreads. There’s some heavy stuff, some euphoric things… the synths and guitars are bolder on this record. We’re trying to make the definitive Shikari record; the one that a fan would pass to their mate like, ‘You don’t know Shikari? This is where you start.’” I like that idea. As far as the new song goes. I love it. It's heavier and rawer than The Spark. I love the Drum&Bass/Neurofunk elements.
Pre-ordered without hesitation. I'm a fan of the lead single. I've also gone down this Shark & Blitz rabbit hole with all the stuff Rou made before his side project became ROUT. Songs like Thumper go further back than I thought.