Seconds Before “Change is the Only Constant” CD

"Change is the Only Constant" is the long-awaited sophomore full-length from Minneapolis' Seconds Before, again on Blue Worm Records, offering up 10 new tracks of their increasingly strong emo/indie rock. Like last year's "Galvanic" EP, the material still feels a little more streamlined somehow, but again, without coming across as hollow or lacking in musical substance. The songs are a little catchier at times, and the production's still super bright and polished, but there's an absolutely awesome bass presence (with a really warm, defined tone that actually reminds me a lot of The Casket Lottery), and a ton of interesting dual guitar interaction and layering is still present throughout. They also seem to be experimenting a bit more with different guitar tones and riffing styles, from lush, softer textures and light effects to driving, rocked out chord progressions and dryer, more distinct dual guitar runs. The band's always been efficient with the use of breathing room and such, but something about these compositions has found an even better way to let the rhythm section shine between the cracks, and I'm loving it. I don't really encounter much of this kind of stuff from current bands anymore, so I'm psyched that Seconds Before is still crankin' 'em out...

Seconds Before "Keep it On"

At the time of this writing the "Buy CD" button on the label's website was inactive for some reason, but the album is out and available, so contact the band or label directly via the links above if you need a hand getting a copy of the disc!

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Blue Worm Records (CD)
eMusic (mp3)