Seether, Keane, Mudvayne, Killswitch Engage
Lately I’ve been listening to the newest Seether release which is a compilation of some of their best known tracks and they’ve mixed in a cover or two as well. They do Peal Jam’s immortality which actually lends itself well to the acoustic sound creating a new dimension to the atmosphere of the song. This is a solid release for sure, not all tracks are stellar in my opinion but 7 or 8 are rock solid making this well worth the listen.
Keane has released a new cd called “Under the Iron Sea” which is a follow to their critically acclaimed successful release “Hopes and Fears”. Keane delivers exactly what one of their fans have grown to expect: feel good sombre, occasionally thought provoking tracks with some definite standouts in: “A Bad Dream”, “Crystal Ball”, “Is it Any Wonder” and the melancholy “Hamburg Song”. I would say this new release may not have any likely chart entries like the previous “Everybody’s Changing” or “Somewhere Only We Know”, but it has its merits is putting together a more solid collection woven throughout the track listing. If you liked the last Keane cd, check this one out.
A quick note on Mudvayne – There is a collection of approximately 1 hour horror films called “The Masters of Horror” and an accompanying soundtrack. Mudvayne’s music has been a pre-occupation of mine for quite a while so whenever I see something I don’t have, I ensure I check it out. Mudvayne offers “Small Silhouette” to this soundtrack which seems to follow suit more with the sound of “L.D. 50″ rather than “Lost and Found”. One track, but worth listening to for any Mudvayne fan.
On the same one track note, Killswitch Engage has a song on the WWE’s wreckless intent CD called “This Fire Burns”. This is pure bliss, reminiscent of “When Darkness Falls”. If you like Killswitch at all or like heavy music in general, check out this one!