The two comparisons that jump to mind for me are Tool and Live, although I would say it leans more toward the Live side of things. Songs like the opener "Shallow," "Unkind," and "Cold Inside" tend to follow the radio rock style of Live with a lower tempo and more atmospheric sound with lots of strings in the background. On the other hand, the lead single "Rapture" and "Forever" have much heavier riffing and more gruff vocals in places, although they still mostly have a tight sound and slick production. A common thread through almost all of the material is an exploration of dynamics, whether it's the slow buildup of "Shallow" or the quick transition from soft solo vocals to crushing guitars and screams like on "Hurt." The lyrics mostly seem to be frustration with either religion or relationships, although there's the exception in the more positive words of "Danse Russe:" "When my emotions are wounded/her motions and movements chase my ghosts away."