 The album is rumoured to be loosely based on Michael Talbot's book "The Holographic Universe".Upon its release, the science-themed "Holographic Universe" was considered Scar Symmetry's most commercially focused album, with critics drawing comparisons with progressive bands including Dream Theater.Allmusic comments that the band "appears more serious than ever about contrasting super melodic choruses, guitar harmonies, and even intermittent synths, against aesthetic "evil twins" like furious death metal growls, aggressive riffing, and torrential drumming".