What makes this release particularly interesting is the flexibility it offers in how listeners can experience the music. You can choose to listen to the two epic tracks—"White Lies" and "Black Science"—in their full, unbroken form or explore them as a sequence of 11 shorter sections. This dual format provides multiple entry points into the album’s narrative without sacrificing its depth. It’s also a clever way to navigate the challenges posed by streaming services, which unfairly penalize prog artists for releasing longer tracks.

The music reflects Infringement’s eclectic style, combining elements of neo-progressive rock with symphonic touches. The transitions between sections feel intentional and meaningful—never wandering aimlessly but contributing to the larger themes of personal transformation and redemption that run throughout the album. The narrative explores a character’s spiritual crisis, his disillusionment, and an eventual quest for reconciliation, adding emotional weight to the listening experience.

Production-wise, the album sounds excellent. Mixed and co-produced by Simon Bergseth, the music offers clarity and depth, with each instrument given space to breathe. As with their previous work, Infringement delivers tight musicianship and complex arrangements, making it easy to appreciate the technical skill behind the compositions without feeling overindulgent.

Black Science and White Lies is a compelling addition to Infringement’s discography—and their strongest release to date. It’s an album that rewards multiple listens, with new layers and details revealing themselves each time, and you'll never get tired of the epic ending. This could be the release that brings more listeners to this band and their earlier work. You’ll definitely be seeing this record in Prog Radio’s Best Prog Albums for 2024 list.

Prog Radio is thrilled to be spinning so many tracks from this album, including featuring it once more in Monday’s “What’s New Proggy Cats?” broadcast.

5 Stars