Thy Catafalque is the work of just one man. The world of "Sg�rr" feels much more involved than simply a solitary mind at work, though the depth and imagination of some are far greater than others. Case in point, "Sg�rr" touches between black metal of multiple senses, electronica, folk music, and every little trace within these niches that are caught within the shapeshifting Venn diagram that is Thy Catafalque. No two tracks are the same; each is its own universe. The album opens with a narrative intro followed by an ethereal folk-meets-breakbeat instrumental featuring poignant acoustic work, enchanting violin leads, and piping keyboards played over a rapid electronic drum pattern. This abstract madness is done smoothly and avoids clogging up the natural flow of the record, despite it constantly ever-changing its focus. The scenery shifts, but the wonder does not.

The second half of the album is rooted more in black metal than the first, as the electronic influences drain out of the musical context. Each hemisphere is defined by a track that runs for over fifteen minutes in length, and these are, not surprisingly, the cornerstones of the record. "Old�d� Form�k a Hal�l Titokzatos Birodalm�ban" sees Thy Catafalque coasting between electronic influences, spacey keyboards, black metal sections, and a spoken word bridge with incredible grace, whereas "Sg�rr Eilde M�r" prowls with the blasts and harsh vocals of the album's second half while implementing an Inquisition-esque droning riff and a horn section � la Sear Bliss. The construction and routine demonstrated by this pair alone makes an adventure that is nothing short of extraordinary.