The Surface Seems So Far is the ninth studio album by South African rock band Seether. It was released on 20 September 2024 through Fantasy Records,[1] It is the follow up to the band's eighth studio album, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020).[2] According to vocalist/rhythm guitarist Shaun Morgan, it is the band's heaviest and most intense album,[3] and it was written during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.[4] It is also the band's first album to feature no acoustic songs.
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| Released | 20 September 2024 | |||
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| Length | 47:06 | |||
| Label | Fantasy | |||
| Producer | Shaun Morgan | |||
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Promotion
editThe first single from the album titled "Judas Mind" was released on 10 July 2024.[5] The second single, titled "Illusion", was released on 23 August 2024.[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Shaun Morgan.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Judas Mind" | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Illusion" | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Beneath the Veil" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Semblance of Me" | 4:16 |
| 5. | "Walls Come Down" | 4:26 |
| 6. | "Try to Heal" | 4:40 |
| 7. | "Paint the World" | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Same Mistakes" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "Lost All Control" | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Dead on the Vine" | 4:32 |
| 11. | "Regret" | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 47:06 | |
Personnel
editSeether
- Shaun Morgan – lead vocals, guitars, production, engineering
- Dale Stewart – bass
- John Humphrey – drums
- Corey Lowery – guitars, vocals, engineering assistance
Additional contributors
- Matt Hyde – mixing, engineering
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Shawn Coss – cover art
- Florian Mihr – package design
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] | 99 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 73 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 58 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[10] | 45 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[11] | 6 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 138 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13] | 24 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[14] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ "Seether – The Surface Seems So Far [Album Review]". Everblack Media. 19 September 2024.
- ^ "The Surface Seems So Far Seether". FantasyRecords. 20 September 2024.
- ^ Caine, Zee (24 September 2024). "Album Review: Seether – The Surface Seems So Far". New Noise Magazine.
- ^ Graff, Gary (20 September 2024). "Seether Confronts Self-Doubt and 'Genuine Anguish' on New Album The Surface Seems So Far". billboard.
- ^ "Seether Drop New Song 'Judas Mind,' Announce Ninth Album 'The Surface Seems So Far'". Loudwire. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Seether Shares New Single 'Illusion' From Upcoming 'The Surface Seems So Far' Album". Blabbermouth.net. 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Seether – The Surface Seems So Far" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Seether – The Surface Seems So Far". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Seether Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Seether Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Seether Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2024.