Jarring rhythmic transitions, caterwauling anti-melodic shenanigans, and a total disregard for the listener's ability to keep pace are all integral variables in the Tera Melos equation. At times it almost seems as if bassist Nathan Latona and drummer Vince Rogers' primary goal is sonic vertigo. Just when you think you know where they're going, they turn about face and head in the other direction. One minute, guitarist Nick Reinhart is tapping his way through graceful and tuneful arpeggios; moments later, he's sending his axe shrieking against the grain he'd so carefully exposed. Like a bunch of kids playing dominos, they set you up only to knock you down. And you're glad to be treated so roughly.