For those who have followed Animals As Leaders long enough, one might have noticed a pattern in their musical direction for several albums now. While the band's self-titled debut and sophomore album, Weightless, are uniquely their own, the tone of the last two albums seem to form a story arch, even if no words are ever spoken. 2014's The Joy of Motion introduced us to a curious, nameless Narrator; their positive vibes steadily darkening towards the end of the album. In 2016,