With two critically acclaimed albums behind them in the 2003 self titled debut and 2007's follow up Artemisia, Sun Caged took time to work on the material that makes up The Lotus Effect. Musically their album is the most diverse effort yet from Sun Caged, containing both the heaviest and most mellow things the band has done. Moments of complex poly-rhythm contrast with very groove based melodic parts, and of course brilliant solo sections, and singable choruses all which give the band their own distinctive sound. Lyrically the album tries to find themes in specific stories and circumstances that can be extracted and turned into universal and relatable feelings and ideas. Politics, relationships, personal reflection, intertwined with modern interpretations of concepts found within ancient eastern philosophies. In short, the lyrics try to find deep meaning in simple everyday truths, without preaching or sounding grandiose or pretentious or telling anyone what to do or think.
| 1 | Seam Ripper (& The Blanket Statement) | 8:14 |
| 2 | Tip-Toe The Fault-Line | 6:57 |
| 3 | Ashes To Earn | 5:19 |
| 4 | Shades Of Hades | 5:43 |
| 5 | Reductio Ad Absurdum | 6:18 |
| 6 | On Again / Off Again | 7:25 |
| 7 | Lotus | 6:17 |
| 8 | Pareidolized (The Ocean In The Shell) | 10:00 |
| 9 | Parasol | 1:43 |
| 10 | Wave The Banner | 1:41 |
| 11 | Fish Afraid Of Drowning | 2:14 |
| 12 | Moebius Knot Instrumental Guitar | 2:26 |
| 13 | Full Circle | 1:55 |
| 14 | Let It Wash Away (The Lotus Effect) | 5:49 |
