Seether "Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray"

For a while I listened to the last Seether record constantly because it was addictive, it had a lot of great songs. My two ultimate favorites were the opening Like Suicide, and the bookend track which was definitely not a Waste of time. Some other favorites included the faux-hop of Walk Away from the Sun, the seven minute scream/hook-ridden No Jesus Christ, the (at times) silly but biting fmlyhm, and a song that can help me Rise Above This, but all the rest were pretty good too. So I had high hopes for this record, and it jumps right into the venom with a “Fur Cue,” so does that mean it’s rabbit season? A very addictive opener, still it’s a great with its screams and rhythm section, but seriously I’ve heard that riff from another post-grunge band somewhere. I guess I’ll find “No Resolution” because I haven’t figured it out yet, anyway this next song is pretty good with it’s light harmonies, airy melodies, and it usual run through the grungy water, but it has an inviting riff that starts it off though. If you love ballads, well you have no further to look than “Here and Now” which is a nice aside, I would call it pretty beautiful, catchy, and as harmonious as a post-grunge band can get. I think it’s a requirement where P-G bands have one “Country Song,” and let me tell you the twang and this addictive beat fit really well with their sound; who can forget the group vocals that just ask for participation, and the song is a little more poppier than previous singles, and would take my vote for one of their best, but they did have some pretty good ones before this. I think I am a “Master of Disaster,” when I write because it’s always a disaster! This song is a little slower and has a brooding bass, and some bells! I hear bells! The way he sings “quick… now…child” reminds me of another song,, but I really like the instrumentals in this one. “Tonight” is also very addictive and poppy; it reminds me of the timw they had a Six Gun Quota, or even of Jimmy Eat World, in fact there’s a Sweetness to this song that stays in my head. The inclusion of the bells and the drum pattern during the breakdown make it pretty cool. This song should be a single partly because of the positivity and punk-pop like energy, and it sounds different from other singles they have released. Hold It ! Did I Call JEW punk-pop? NO! I Did Not! Just let it “Pass Slowly,” and you’ll realize that this song is another winner. The harmonies, the emotion in this song,; just the sound reminds me of what they did with Careless Whisper, yet it’s not a cover, but sounds like a cover of an 80’s throwback which is just as or even more beautiful than the third track. I'll say that the attitude, chorus, harmonies and maybe the fact that when they "Fade Out" to the solo they do so with the tone that QOTSA has. These “Roses” have thorns that are almost Like Suicide, yet not as deadly or addictive, but who wants to be addicted to something that which kills you? The song is another one of my favorites though with its swirling riff toward the end, and just the sound makes it seem larger than it is. I‘m definitely “Down” for this song as it starts off with this garage-rock vibe, and the vocal delivery is slightly different. However, the chorus is real catchy and could easily be found with the best of popsicles, and the solo doesn’t hurt their rock cred. You have a “Desire For Need,” and I just have a desire for good music. This song brings those higher notes Morgan conjured on Eyes of the Devil; oh and he screams like one on this song too, or maybe a banshee. So is that why he is “Forsaken?” I think this song  is a strong finish, but does not have something that Waste had, but it has something else. If I avoided “Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray” they would include: Desire For Need. Forsaken has grown on me, and really, everything else was top notch from them.