Release
date: 09th
February 2018. Label: Dine Alone Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Legend
Of The Seagullmen – Tracklisting
1.We are the
Seagullmen 03:17
2.The Fogger 05:59
3.Shipswreck 03:56
4.Curse of the Red
Tide 06:36
5.Legend of the
Seagullmen 03:08
6.The Orca 04:18
7.Rise of the Giant
04:52
8.Ballad of the Deep
Sea Diver 04:52
Members
Danny Carey - drums
Brent Hinds - guitar
Jimmy Hayward on -
guitar
David 'The Doctor'
Dreyer - vocals
Peter Griffin - bass
Chris DiGiovanni -
synth.
Review
I'm not the best person
for reviewing albums from supergroups. As you may have to contend in
upsetting the multiple different sets of fans that the individual
band members are from. Though I have a job to do with Legend Of The
Seagullmen. The new project featuring members from iconic bands such
as TOOL and Mastodon. As this band have Danny Carey on Drums and
Brent Hinds within their ranks.
Add the other band
members such as Jimmy Hayward, David “The Doctor” Dreyer and
Peter Griffin. You have quite an eclectic mix of different personas,
styles and different genres. That's how Legend Of The Seagullmen
debut album plays throughout the album. It's a rip-roaring
Psychedelic, Progressive, Experimental take on all things Hard Rock
and Heavy Metal. The album is a nautical concept album featuring a
wide range of different riffs and experimental noises. The vocals are
very different and may take time to fully become accustomed to.
The overall theme is
very OTT and operatic as the band can't fully decide what type of
band do they really want to be. Psych Rock, Gonzo Surf Rock, Prog
Rock and even Sludge Metal sounds appear. The heaviest moments are
perhaps down to Brent Hinds and Danny Carey being involved. Songs
such as: We Are The Seagullmen, The Fogger, Shipswreck and Curse Of
The Red Tide superbly set up the crazy nautical ride that’s packed
full of exciting twists and turns. The lyrics are quite sub-standard
at times but it's the sheer fun and spectacle of the entire ride of
the album.
Not everyone is going
to like this album. It maybe too crazy and experimental for some.
Sure you can hear shades of TOOL and Mastodon running through this
band veins but that's only a small integral part of the whole album.
The bombastic and theatrical vocals of lead singer are perhaps one of
the highlights of the album. Other songs on the album such as Legend
Of The Seagullmen, Red Orca and Ballad Of The Deep Sea Diver manage
to create a truly cinematic sound. Legend Of The Seagullmen will
perhaps be one of those supergroups that will only ever release one
album and then fade into the sunset. As many supergroups have done in
the past.
I hope not. As I would
love to hear the band expand their sound further. Maybe the album can
be too repetitive and one-sided at times but it still makes for a
genuinely exciting album. The production is first rate with the album
offering a dynamic sound from the start. Overall, this album is a
crazy and hugely enjoyable take on the modern sounding Progressive
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal genres.
Words
by Steve Howe
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