At first Hungary's Long Pig sound like so much else grindcore, but it soon shows that the music is much more than the average run-of-the-mill kind of grindcore. The band find inspiration in such different bands as Napalm Death, Pig Destroyer, Mastodon and Mr. Bungle. The music is best described as an extreme blend of grindcore, stoner, sludge and death metal. It's a rather untraditional approach, but it work surprisingly well and provides the music with a hint of originality. By not relying on only a single genre Long Pig has created a diverse and different album.

It also function well that the band don't stick to the common grindcore guidelines that songs must clock under two minutes, but instead the Hungarians mix the short tracks with some a little longer. This is done without jeopardizing the song writing or the intense aspect in the music. The production is likewise good. Everything fits perfectly and it's easy to hear each instrument. The guitars are chunky and compact, and is perfectly helped by the bass .The drums are thick and powerful. That gives the music an additional boost. The varied vocals round everything off in the best way. There's really something for everyone on Barren, whether you like Napalm Death, Pig Destroyer or Mastodon.