this is a truly circular album. i almost feel required to put the album on repeat, but part of that is how i "read" tracks 11-14. yes, i did read the cliff notes before, but instead of a sleep sequence, i read it as a life flashing before one's eyes. something about the transition from "finality" to "dun" and the timing of the flatline when played over just works for me. so the story is told backwards from 1 to 10 and tarantino'd back to the ending with the suite; the suite also provides background for the entire narrative. i know that isn't what questo stated as far as their intentions, but i can't help but listen to the album that way, especially given the titles of the movements.

i'll write more when i get some time, but for now i'll say that thought's coda on "i remember" really, really stands out.