The members of Seemless have a great musical pedigree, having been in bands including Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall and Overcast. On their second CD they continue to forge their own identity. It's a more cohesive album this time around because all the members participated in the writing. Vocalist Jesse Leach had just joined the band as they were recording their debut.
Seemless' sound pays homage to both the bluesy guitar rock of the '70s and the grunge movement of the early '90s. They add their own dose of contemporary flair so the songs don't sound like a nostalgia trip. Leach is an excellent singer with good range and delivery whose style may remind you of Chris Cornell.
A few songs lose their way by going overboard with experimental and progressive elements and forget about the melody and hooks. But there are far more hits than misses and most of the songs do have excellent hooks and memorable riffs.
