... In Shallow Seas We Sail

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... In Shallow Seas We Sail
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Artist: Emery
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Published: 2009-06-01
CD Release Date: 2009-06-02
Music Label: Tooth & Nail Records
Soundtracks:
  1. Churches and Serial Killers
  2. Butcher's Mouth
  3. In Shallow Seas We Sail
  4. The Poor and the Prevalent
  5. The Smile, The Face
  6. A Sin To Hold On To
  7. Piggy Bank Lies
  8. Edge of the World
  9. Dear Death Part 1
  10. Dear Death Part 2

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Music Review: Excellent Song-Writing, Amazing Vocals
Rating: 5 Stars

One of the aspects of being a reviewer I've come to enjoy is the exposure to bands and artists you may have not heard otherwise. Emery will not be new to many of you. They've been with Tooth & Nail since their 2004 release, The Weak's End. They've developed quite a following and have enjoyed a fair amount of critical acclaim as well. Somehow, I've managed to live the last 5 years of my existence without hearing any of their music. I'd heard of them, of course, but had never gotten around to actually listening to any of their music.

Luckily for me, as a reviewer, I was required to listen to their latest release, In Shallow Seas We Sail. As I said, this was my introduction to the band, so I can't speak to comparisons to previous material, but if this album is indicative of the quality of that work, I'll be checking out those releases in the near future.

I'm not normally a fan of bands that incorporate screaming into their vocals, so I was initially a little turned off when the opening track, "Cutthroat Collapse," begins with some guttural proclamations. Very quickly, though, the vocals turn a different direction, combining catchy complimentary melodies with sugary-sweet harmonies amidst the screams. In fact, the screams almost serve to highlight what great voices these guys have. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2-voice multiple melodies being sung at the same time throughout many of the songs, which often then transitioned to harmonies.

These vocals are layered atop driving baselines and incredible guitar riffs within the intricately crafted rock songs. The writing here is extremely solid, both musically and lyrically, delving into multiple themes: broken relationships ("Curbside Goodbye," "Piggy Bank Lies"), fighting against temptation to sin ("A Sin To Hold On To," which also includes the best harmonies on the album), and death ("Dear Death" parts 1 and 2). "Dear Death Part 2" particularly hit me lyrically, especially these lines:

Oh, God, are you listening now?
As this cancer dances through her, and then takes a bow.
It won't disappoint the crowd, whose word is a curse, as I hear them one-by-one.
Please pull the string, and I come undone.

Chilling.

The music throughout creates the perfect backdrop to deliver the emotionally-charged vocals, which again, are the highlight of the album for me.

The music is charged with energy, but it's a harnessed energy that keeps the tracks from losing control into chaos. The songs are constructed carefully, while avoiding the "over-produced" feeling that many veteran bands can suffer from at this point in their career. Maybe it's the screaming and silky vocals, but there's a polished abrasiveness to the music. Occasionally, it simultaneously pumps you up and gives you chills within the same section.

Emery has already proven they have staying power, and this album ensures they're not going anywhere anytime soon. I thoroughly enjoyed these songs, and this is definitely in the running for my favorite album of the year. They're not exactly breaking entirely new ground here in the genre, but I'm a big fan of the piece of land where they've chosen to reside.
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Description of ... In Shallow Seas We Sail

Emery, the ever-evolving rock quintet originally from South Carolina that has been making its marksince 2000, release its fourth full-length album. ".In Shallow Seas We Sail" picks up rightwhere Emery last release, the EP "While Broken Hearts Prevail

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