Review by AllenS published
"By my estimation, after having spent a lot of time with the music, lyrics and body of work (plus clues from the band), 'Without Intervention' narratively functions as a prequel and a sequel to 'From Worry to Shame,' jumping back in time and focusing on key events and scenes that weren't fully examined on the debut and subsequent EP, 'Comfort in Illusion,' while also driving the story forward in an unpredictable way. 'From Worry to Shame' feels more nostalgic in tone, whereas 'Without Intervention' feels more immediate and technologically modern. The overarching concept across these works pertains to how cyclical abuse is manifested in society -- one person's damaged life ends up changing the course of another, so on and so forth. The albums focus on how modern people process success, growth, change, loss and the struggle to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships within a socially mediated world filled with narcissists and manipulators. The first two releases focus mostly on the story of Paul, the Delusional and the deterioration of his life and family after a school shooting along with his "rebirth" into society. During his re-emergence, he meets Galaxy, a young woman full of limitless potential. His story resolves in 'Without Intervention,' but their conflict is what sets Galaxy on an unexpected path to internet stardom, where she struggles with her identity and reconciling her past."
