Led by the one original member that's been able to weather the storm as well as create some of the most turbulent stuff this side of the South Pacific, Zao's existence is one of an evolving, yet principled nature. "Witch Hunter" is one of those songs where if a listener didn't know better they'd think it was a totally different band -- one that goes down much more smoothly than would've otherwise been thought possible. This one's got a solid lift to it, generally straightforward and direct, simple, melodic, nearly calm, fascinating and far reaching... another angle for the band to explore.

For all their unique ambitions, Zao's a definite hybrid of musical styles, traditional and still brand new, yet cliché-bound they are not. "Self Titled" is another telling example of their diversely textured Progressive Hard-Core style fueled with complex arrangements that all at once stir confusion, convulsion and chaotic consonance.