Seedy Jeezus to Release Damned to the Depths Aug. 2; New Song Posted
If I missed a preorder link for Seedy Jeezus‘ forthcoming full-length, Damned to the Depths, I apologize. I did my best and am glad to add any locales, labels, etc., left out. So far as I know, it’ll be out through the band’s own Blown Music in Australia, Lay Bare in Europe and Echodelick Records in the US. Not to spoil it or anything, but the record is worth every bit of backing it can get.
Streaming now is the not-at-all-starting-off-light “Is This All There Is?,” which opens the band’s most complex and emotive release to-date. It’s a jam, a classic, bluesy jam, with all due shred one might expect for a band that now features Tony Reed (Mos Generator, lately of Pentagram) in the lineup with Lex Waterreus. Informed by prog rock, Seedy Jeezus remain earthbound in their groove with the e’er solid, fleet rhythm section of bassist Paul Crick and drummer Mark Sibson, and with Reed at the helm of the recording, mix and master, of course it all comes through clear and vibrant in sound.
As such, when you dig into “Is This All There Is?” and the six-minute track is a front-to-back journey in itself, don’t be surprised as you look at the tracklisting and see the closer is a seven-part epic split across different movements. I wasn’t kidding when I said ‘most complex’ above, but trust me when I say you can handle it.
The below info comes from Bandcamp, and I hope to have more to come before this one is out, so stay tuned:
SEEDY JEEZUS – ‘Damned to the Depths’
Echodelick Records (US) preorder: https://echodelickrecords.bandcamp.com/album/damned-to-the-depths
Lay Bare Recordings (EU/ROW) preorder: https://laybarerecordings.com/release/damned-to-the-depths-by-seedy-jeezus-lbr049
Band preorder (AUS): https://seedyjeezus.com/web-store
Seedy Jeezus are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited third studio album — their most emotionally charged and sonically expansive work to date.
Six years in the making, the album marks a significant evolution for the band, which features Paul Crick, Mark Sibson, Lex Waterreus, and Tony Reed. Known for his work with Mos Generator, Big Scenic Nowhere, and Pentagram, Reed not only joins the band as a full member but also takes the helm as producer, shaping the sound .
Thematically, the album delves deep into the human experience of death, with one side focused on grief and the other on mourning, weaving together dark psychedelia, heavy riffage, and introspective lyricism.
The album artwork was created by acclaimed French painter Michel Henricot, known for his emotionally intense and often surrealist works exploring human psychology, mortality, and the unconscious. Michel had listened to early demos and liked what he had heard and the idea of his art being a visual extension to the music.. Tragically, Michel passed away before the album was completed, making his contribution a lasting tribute to his talent and vision.
The record also features a haunting guest performance by Kasinda Faase on flute, adding an ethereal layer to the track The Hollow Earth.
Seedy Jeezus invite listeners into an immersive sonic journey — a bold and deeply personal statement forged in patience, vision, and creative fire.
Tracklisting:
1. Is That All There Is? 06:27
2. Golden Miles 04:54
3. Acid in the Blood 03:20
4. The Hollow Earth 06:26
5. The Mourning Sea part I 02:00
6. The Mourning Sea part II 02:48
7. The Mourning Sea part III 03:48
8. The Mourning Sea part IV 03:03
9. The Mourning Sea part V 02:01
10. The Mourning Sea part VI 03:37
11. The Mourning Sea part VII 01:58
Production Credits:
Produced by: Tony Reed
Recorded at: Studio One B, Melbourne
Mixed by: Tony Reed
Mastered by: Tony Reed
Engineering: Brent Quirk
Art & Design:
Album Artwork by: Michel Henricot
Photography: Stephen Boxshall
Layout/Design: Mr Frumpy
Band Lineup:
Lex Waterreus – Guitars, Vocals, Synths
Paul Crick – Bass, Mellotron, Synths
Mark Sibson – Drums, Percussion
Tony Reed- Guitars, Synths
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