High energy that brings back a sound like a blast from the past

Continuing their musical journey, Dear Seattle has released their second full studio album Someday.  This Australian quartet found its start in 2013 with members Brae Fisher, Jeremy Baker, Lachlan Simpson, and Josh McKay. The group got to work and by 2019 released their first album, Don’t Let Go. Someday follows in as the band’s second studio album, bringing back the forever coveted sounds of early ’00s emo pop-punk. The record is high energy with small moments of relief, making for a fun and head-banging experience.

Single off the record, “Way Out” reminisces of the early ’00s emo pop punk. There is a nostalgic factor that draws in the inner emo kid in all of us. The energy crashes in right from pressing play and does not let up until the very end. Catchy vocals scream over thundering percussion and charging high-energy electric guitar for the full three-minute playtime.

“Split” brings the flavor of feeling like the beginning of a coming-of-age film. The track has an element of upbeat energy mixed with the angsty edge that rains through the full record. The track most like the rest is full of powerhouse energy that pounds the ears, but a wonderfully gentle lead melody peaks through the chaos. This lead melody is the perfect break-up in the track setting it a bit apart from the rest of the songs.

The album is filled with just the same when it comes to the instrumentation and vocals. “A Perfect House” fits within the same constant high-energy tone accompanied by accentuated vocals. With this track it begins with ease up on the drums and guitar, however, the vocals still seem to stand out as they yell over the instrumentation. “A Perfect House” is a fun listen but it is the second to last song on the album, it leaves the listener searching for a little volume relief.

Closing out the record comes the ballad of the 12-track playlist. The title track “Someday” brings the album to a close with gentle acoustics, calmed drums and gentle vocals. This track comes welcomed after an album full of level-11 energy.

All in all, Someday offers great playability and takes us all back to our emo roots.