In This Moment, I Lost Track of Where My Point Was Headed (Ritual review)

The weaker connection may have been due to the expectations left unmet, in spite of some of the songs arousing an adrenaline and or blood rush, while others just becoming noise. Judging by Brink on voice alone, she sounds like she is dirty pretty, a sex metal barbie, and she is no red riding hood, unless its of blood, and the role as a ruse, because she can also be the "Big Bad Wolf." She takes on other roles, and while the title track is appreciated, its the final quarter and other end of the spectrum that regains that connection. Bible verse John 8:7 introduces what becomes an aggro-declaration of Brink's status as a "Natural Born Sinner" and owning up to it; her decision to be who she is, and let those believe what they wilt, just because of how she looks, or what she does.
Trekking "Into The Darkness" can be jarring, and especially in a literal one, fumbling and falling is much easier, but what may sound like self-indulgent and extraneous, sets the tone for that journey "Out of Hell." 

The last few tracks playing as minopera where introspection was utilized, fostering self growth and self worth, testing her strength of spirit and heart; she is still not one to messed with.

Returning to the silk, willingly, I found that I initially judged the album too harshly in comparison with its predecessor several years ago, but it seems that the creative blood is still flowing. The first track continues the ritual of a more instrumentally based tune, that has initiated the past three records. While some may equate the first full track with an eye roll or an "Oh Lord" unenthused, it improves. The consecutive punch of coloring in an original tune and then covering another may release some serotonin. Their reworking of Idol's "White Wedding" and Collins' "In The Air Tonight" revitalizes anticipation. However, the iconic drum fill of the original is muted, so much of a knockout that it revved up Tyson to knock out Alan. You may have heard the following songs before, but are still good in their own right, "River of Fire" would be preferred over the second track. I'm not reviewing this in the "Witching Hour" but the whole beat might is what is alluring. "Half God Half Devil" may be half-right, but which half is predominant is partially up to anyone that associates with Madame Brink. As for gratitude, especially when it comes to success, it is important to return, or even pay tribute to your roots.