Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea
Rise Records / Pale Chord Music
Spiritbox’s second studio album has arrived with unrestrained fervour and may very well be the Canadians’ career-defining opus. Its eleven meticulous yet extremely diverse tracks combined have already become a vast and powerful beacon of strength and creativity, encouraging resilience and inspiration in these dark, tumultuous, and unpredictable times.
‘Tsunami Sea’ gracefully yet punishingly ebbs and flows, guiding its listeners on a solo voyage through both stormy seas and tranquil waters. It’s an art form how the band are able to blend raw, unfiltered colossal heaviness with serene moments of fragile beauty, mirroring the complexity of human experiences that we all share, reflecting both struggles and triumphs in equal measure.
However, it’s not just about the mammoth riffs and the beautiful multifaceted rhythms fused with experimental djent and prog-laced sections; it’s an album that ensures a guaranteed cathartic release and the shared sense of belonging that such music fosters. There really are no ‘stand out’ tracks here because each one has been purposely and brilliantly crafted alongside the next, all songs have been meticulously engineered to complement each other as they crash simultaneously like fluid waves, all moving with the tide.
In these challenging days, so many of us hold onto music as our lifeline, reminding ourselves of the art of healing, and it’s through these powerful defining tracks that Courtney LaPlante’s presence is especially significant, bringing a unique and powerful perspective. It is Courtney’s unbridled ability to transition flawlessly and seamlessly between fierce, guttural screams that then gently cascade into hauntingly beautiful, clean vocals, demonstrating her immense talent and impressive versatility.
‘Tsunami Sea’ is a magnificent and triumphant collection of work. Bands like Spiritbox are not just important; they are genuinely essential and consistently serve to remind us that even in the darkest times, there is beauty, there is strength, and there is hope.
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Reviewed By Nickie Hobbs