Seether’s latest drop, The Surface Seems So Far, is a gut-punching reminder that these South African rockers aren’t just surviving the ever-changing landscape of hard rock – they’re thriving in it like a bunch of pissed-off cacti in a desert of mediocrity.
So, let’s crank this up to 11 and dive into it! From the moment “Judas Mind” kicks in, it’s clear Seether isn’t here to fuck around. The track’s got more hooks than a bait shop, with Shaun Morgan’s vocals oscillating between a whisper and a roar that’d make even the most jaded mosh pit veteran sit up and take notice. It’s a fitting opener that climbed the rock charts faster than a roadie scaling a speaker stack.
But let’s talk about “Illusion,” shall we? This track hits harder than a whiskey hangover, with riffs that could strip paint off walls. Bassist Dale Stewart wasn’t blowing smoke when he called it a step forward – it’s like Seether took their signature sound, injected it with steroids, and let it loose in a china shop.
One surprising omission? The acoustic track. For a band that gave us the gut-wrenching “Broken,” it’s like showing up to a steakhouse and finding out they’re fresh out of beef. But before you start rioting, remember that sometimes evolution means leaving the past behind. And let’s be real, with tracks like “Walls Come Down” and “Try to Heal,” Seether proves they can still deliver emotional gut-punches without unplugging.
Speaking of evolution, The Surface Seems So Far feels like Seether’s love letter to the grunge gods of yore. There are moments where you’d swear you were listening to a lost Alice In Chains record, but with a modern twist that keeps it from feeling like a mere nostalgia trip. It’s less “remember the 90s?” and more “this is what the 90s wished it could sound like.”
For those keeping score at home, this is Seether’s ninth rodeo, and they’re riding this bull like seasoned pros. In an era where rock often feels neutered for mass consumption, Seether’s latest offering is a middle finger to mediocrity, served up with a side of raw emotion and unapologetic heaviness.
Don’t believe me? Check out the official video for “Judas Mind” here:
Bottom line? The Surface Seems So Far isn’t just an album – it’s a statement. It’s Seether reminding us why hard rock still matters in a world of disposable pop and algorithm-friendly fluff. It’s the sound of a band not content to rest on their laurels, but instead choosing to push forward, guitars blazing and middle fingers raised high.
So crank it up, let it shake your walls, and remember – in a world gone soft, Seether’s still here to keep it hard.
