i admit....the production of "Lords..." is different. however if you hear the whole album, it fits the style of music very well. they blend brutal death metal with ambient parts so the recording enhances both. i wasnt too fond of it when i first heard it but it has definately grown on me....especially since hearing the whole album. im not a huge fan of death metal, i dont like nile, suffocation etc. however, i think that lords and masters is a quality album.