Compared to New American gospel or Ashes of the Wake, this cd is more melodic riff wise. The power chords are very evident and very heavy. The vocalist takes more of a thrash metal approach to his vocals on this album. The song Redneck very much reminds me of Pantera. I like this album. Lamb of God altered their formula without getting soft or selling out and managed to make one heck of an album! I recommend this. I would get Ashes of the wake or New American gospel first though. -Dre