An incredible album. I think everyone should give this a listen. Wow.

A must for all DEP fans. These guys know how to blend jazz metal and punk all the while keeping things interesting with pounding rhythms that are powerful enough to start a perpetual motion machine. I know a lot of people will not immediately dig this band or album. DEP always put out material that challenges the listener to develop a sort of memory to guide them through their listening experience. If you have a tough stomach and an appetite for good music you should check out this album.… Expand

Its pretty awesome. Think calculating infinity's intensity plus miss machines wider musical range.

This is one of the most talented and ground breaking bands out there today. This record maintains the intensity of Calculating Infinity while still branching out in so many different directions. Such a brilliant band.

This is quite a good album. In short, it's what Ire Works should have been; there are a number "catchy" songs, i say that by dillinger's standards, and some classic dillinger that we all fell is love with. Do no listen to the number from the users on here, it's not a reflection of what the fans think. For reference, I would give Ire Works a 7.

Great theme, great imagery, and absolutely mind-blowing delivery. Dillinger proves better than ever that they can be tame as well as absolutely earthshatteringly brutal.

It has taken me quite some time to digest the newest offering from the mighty Dillinger Escape Plan, entitled Option Paralysis. Now, after about twenty-five concentrated listening sessions, I feel it’s safe to say that this is the unstoppable “mathcore” machine at its finest. The heavy parts are incredibly violent, with clear influence from early thrash metal and grindcore, while the softer parts draw cues from classical, pop, and a nice helping of jazz. But it is not the diverse musical palette that makes this record so good… it is how convincingly the band executes each and every note. Dillinger’s new drummer, Billy Rymer, delivers one hell of a performance on Option Paralysis; in fact, it might be some of the most aggressive and tasteful drumming I’ve ever heard. Ben Weinman, the only original member and main songwriter, has ventured even farther into new territory while making sure the signature Dillinger sound remains intact. The new record is way more cohesive than 2007’s Ire Works and takes the technical and accessible moments on that album to new heights. “I Wouldn’t If You Didn’t” is a prime example of this, as vocalist Greg Puciato exercises his melodic singing voice in one section and a high-pitched visceral scream to emphasize that “suffering is love”. Puciato truly shines on Option Paralysis and I sincerely hope that older fans finally realize that he is more fitting for the band than Dimitri Minakakis. Another thing I love about this disc is how layered and textured it is; Ire Works brought electronic elements to the forefront while Option Paralysis keeps them lower in the mix, complementing the instrumentation much more effectively. Although it is almost impossible to choose, I’d have to say that the track, “Widower”, is my favorite. Guest pianist Mike Garson (of David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails fame) sets the stage with an absolutely gorgeous arrangement while Puciato uses a near-whisper to induce a relaxing, yet frightening vibe. The song progresses and climaxes to a jolting, frenetic burst of Dillinger chaos. It may be a fairly straight-forward song for the band but it is just so fucking good. On the other hand, tracks like “Endless Endings” and “Crystal Morning” are absolutely mindfucks… seriously, I don’t even know what to say. If they play those songs live, the universe will probably implode. Needless to say, Calculating Infinity purists will find something to like about this record. Option Paralysis is the reason why The Dillinger Escape Plan embody creative music. I may be biased but that’s only because time after time, I am reminded why this band means so much to me, how they value forward-thinking composition over recycled, uninspired garbage. The title of the record is a reference to our overstimulated culture and how technology has made us numb as a society to relevant art, music etc… There is so much music being fed down our throats on a daily basis, but I implore you to treat this album as one you’d stumble upon in a record store years ago, worthy of an uninterrupted listening experience. This art is important. Buy it.… Expand

Flat out amazing guitar play. Lyrics and melody missing make you think of how much better each track could be if they slowed down just slightly. Gold Teeth Bum and Widower are prime examples that slowing it down just slightly actually adds more to the album.