Elsewhere, Million Ways injects some much-needed momentum into the middle stretch, its driving rhythm and soaring chorus providing one of the album’s most immediate hooks. Tidal Wave then washes over everything with layers of textured guitars and thumping drums, to give the record a real sense of urgency.
The closing duo is where Seahaven save some of their best work, though. Wedding Bells, carries a sense of emotional clarity that cuts through the record’s hazier moments, before Companion provides a fitting send-off with it’s pulsating tones. Patient and reflective, it feels like the end of a long conversation with an old friend.
Seahaven doesn’t hit quite as hard as Halo Of Hurt, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a mature, well-rounded collection that sees the band continuing to evolve rather than stand still. Sometimes that’s more than enough.
Verdict: 3/5
For Fans Of: Citizen, Balance And Composure, Turnover
Seahaven is out now via Pure Noise