Cognitive Dissonance shows an array of Ruckman's typical dark-humoured lyricism, contrasted with his more honest, introspective and philosophical songs. The technically impeccable, borderline freakish lyricism twists, turns and rolls effortlessly over Mike Kean's minimal, sample based and acoustically influenced boom-bap production. The record also features some of Australia's most seasoned lyricists and artists, such as Manaz Ill, Kudos, Jace XL and more, and includes his stand-out singles The 27 Club, How To Live & Don Ruckman.