2024-09-19 07:00:25
(c) Alex Berger
Count now Cisse No inventory issues. Founded in 1999 as Saron Gas, the South Africans celebrated their major breakthrough 20 years ago with “Broken”. The quartet’s business continues to be strong, especially in the United States, where their songs regularly conquer various rock radio airplay charts. The last two records ended up in the top 30 in this country. “On the surface it looks far away” and once again relies on a familiar, powerful rock sound, with metallic outbursts and soulful interludes.
The two heavy hitters at the start erased all doubts instantly. “Judas Mind” rises from dark guitar tones with a regular post-grunge feel before emerging with a welcome heaviness that borders on rough modern metal. Shaun Morrgan’s vocals are captivating, and the chorus is as memorable as the subdued, quiet verses. Short, sharp screams in the best Deftones style provide the necessary splash of color. “Illusion” then launches into a manic riff that’s wildly and surprisingly close to the currently re-popular Nu prefix. Dark, anthemic tones return as the song progresses, and it’s impossible to get this song out of your head.
Overall, Seether once again had a steady stream of hits. For example, there’s “Same Mistake,” which has a surprisingly clear tone, and then the emotional grime cuts everything short. The final “Regret” slows down the tempo, suggesting a power ballad that initially verges on pop and then outright roars at its climax. “Under the Veil” also appreciates calm tones, from which emerges a short, crisp, raw chorus. Even “Try To Heal” isn’t calm throughout, but it has a melancholic form that’s reminiscent of Seether’s hits.
What you hear is pretty much exactly what you’d expect from Seether, and that’s absolutely fine. “The Surface Seems So Far” absorbs everything that has made the South African mature into a master of alternative rock and hard rock, with a penchant for going crazy in a metal way, with a heart for pop music, and mostly rocking out with powerful riffs that match the darkness perfectly. part. Each of these eleven songs has its own way of getting you into the mood, performing routines, and still sounding fresh—an astonishing feat after more than two decades, and one that seems to have stuck with Seether Passed by without a trace. The next few decades could easily come in this impressive form.
Rating: 8/10
Release date: September 20, 2024
Available via: Fantasy Records / Concord Records (Universal Music)
website: seether.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/seether
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