Consisting of three distinct sections separated by short interludes, The Parallel strives to be one of Razor Red Noise's most energetic albums, using dense and powerful electronics to reinforce the backbone of each song while using more traditional guitar and percussive parts to drive them forward. At face value, the lyrical content of the album is intended to map to a variety of situations people find themselves in throughout their lives, and so it is hoped that each song means something unique and personal for each listener. Conceptually, the lyrics of The Parallel were written around the idea of dreams: the positive and negative experiences we have through them, and their effects on our waking lives. The "parallel" is literally supposed to mean the distorted, alternate reality in which dreams take place. released 02 August 2013 Composition, performance and production: Alex McMillan