Art of Propaganda is proud to present the full-length debut of Canada's Seer, Vol. 1 & 2. Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Seer was formed in the fall of 2014 as the days drew short and a chill set in the air. Very much a product of their environment, the band draws inspiration from the natural power of the Pacific Northwest and harnesses it into epic, expansive doom-sludge. Amid the region's awe-inspiring mountains, serene temperate rainforests, and immense Pacific Ocean, Seer’s backyard is occupied by lakes, rivers, evergreens and abundant wildlife. Such a proximity and affinity to the local natural world has kindled a deep and ever-present connection to nature for Seer, resonating in an authentic and organic approach to their music. This combined with a true rock n’ roll spirit and inclination toward fantasy, science fiction, and the occult make up the foundation on which Seer lays its colossal riffs and Cascadian atmospherics, all of which overflow across the vast vistas of Vol. 1 & 2.
Beginning with Vol. 1, which comprises the first two songs, Seer's lyrical content tells of an ever-expanding narrative journey across bleak and barren realms, boundless primordial landscapes, and even further into the celestial beyond. By Vol. 2, which are tracks 3-6, the journey reaches a feverish, almost nightmarish pitch, portraying the mental battle that occurs during this journey. Together, both volumes suggest further forays into the great unknown. With gargantuan, three-dimensional production and ever-insistent tectonic groove, Seer take the listener on a voluminous, volcanic trip to a nameless unknown not unlike the album's evocative cover artwork, courtesy of Adam Burke. Return trips are recommended.
credits
released January 22, 2016
Bronson Lee Norton - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Madison Norton - Drums, Percussion
Josh Campbell - Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Slide Acoustic
Kyle Tavares - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
Additional Musicians:
Rob Lewis - Drums (Tracks 1, 2)
Kyle Thomas - Percussion (Track 2)
Madeline Gawthrop - Vocals, Violin (Track 3)
Danielle Howell - Vocals (Tracks 4, 6)
Royce Whittaker - Additional Guitar Solo (Track 4)
Tracks 1, 2, 3 Recorded and mixed by Kyle Thomas at KT Audio House in White Rock, BC
Tracks 4, 5, 6 Recorded by Royce Whittaker and Anthony Morelli and mixed by Royce Whittaker at Spinnaker Sound in White Rock, BC
Mastered by Stuart McKillop at Rain City Recorders in Vancouver, BC
Cover artwork and lettering by Adam Burke
Photography by Kyle Tavares
Layout by Ogino Design
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