Scale the Summit have seemingly snuck in the back door. While fans of heavy music stockpile a list of those highly anticipated, eagerly awaited releases of 2011, these Texas metal upstarts have dropped an album worthy of similar praise and after an initial listen arguably greater acclaim. Think Between The Buried And Me meets Dream Theater. This third studio release takes everything achieved on predecessor 'Carving Desert Canyons' and expands upon it. Articulate, intelligent and profound, 'The Collective' is a beautifully composed, fifty-minute example of how to tackle music in a clear and precise manner. A mix of short and prolonged tracks create the atmosphere and mood, while the delivery leaves the lasting interest.