'Exul' personifies Ne Obliviscaris' distinctive, boundary-pushing ethos. The band's trademark blend of emotion and beauty is as towering as ever, if not even more compelling, particularly how the haunting violin lines carefully weave their way around the riffs.

The duality of Charles' clean vocals and Xenoyr's growls remains the narrative anchor, elevating songs that emanate sophistication and are a masterclass in composition.