Seether Album Review

Seether’s album Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray comes in two versions, the second being a deluxe version with 4 more songs. It was recorded after touring with Nickelback and also included a new lead guitarist, Troy McLawhorn, whom left the band shortly after recording. These factors may suggest the slight influence that led to this album being different from their last. The new album doesn’t include as many of the same screams from the lead singer, Shaun Morgan, which the previous albums included. The band’s drummer, John Humphries, has described the new album as “very strong, melodic and heavy at times”. The tracks within the album vary on topics but mostly hinting towards anger, relationships gone badly, and lies. The music although about negative topics still keeps mostly an upbeat on edge rock tone rather than a more metal based one like their other albums. One of the major tracks of the album is “Country Song”. It was recorded in Nashville so Shaun decided to have it as a tribute to the place. On the Seether official message boards he stated this about the song, "in some ways I guess I was dealing with growing up and having to make better life choices. It's definitely not country, but we recorded the album in Nashville, and felt like it was a small homage to such a wonderful city." Another important tack is “Here and Now”. It is where the album’s title can be found fourth line into the lyrics, surprisingly just once said though. “Here and Now” also brings the old track “Rise Above This” to mind for previous Seether listeners. Overall, this album hit 2^nd on Billboard Top 200 and it hit 1^st for Billboard Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts. It provides a new taste of Seether’s musical capabilities which won’t disappoint loyal fans or new listeners.