I’m not going to lie, I normally dislike Underoath. I’ve known who they are for roughly a decade, and have found a few songs here and there I liked but that’s been it. Wasn’t even a fan of them live, though to give them credit the sound guy was not on their side for that performance.
So when a friend recommended I check out their newest album, Voyeurist, I honestly kinda groaned. But, he said specifically the song, “Thorn” was some of their best work yet, so I decided to give the album a chance. The album was released on January 14, 2022, and I must say, I actually think this album might genuinely be their best work ever, not just that one song. I could see how some die hard fans of the band might be disappointed but I whole heartedly was impressed with this album. “Thorn” was incredible, but honestly, “Numb”, is my favorite. At least upon the first listen, that is. It’s just is so different for them! You could tell me this was Bring Me The Horizon and I’d believe you. It has almost pop punk elements and the vibe of it is awesome. I feel like it’s going to be incredible live, I can already picture the crowd jumping and crowd surfers for days. Absolutely incredible. “No Oasis” has such an ominous energy to it, it really stops and grabs your attention. It sucks you in and you really are captured by the darkness that comes with mental health. Being on the edge of giving up, feeling like nobody is truthful, feeling alone and learning to cope. Its something incredibly relatable, but this one paints quite the dark picture, in a beautiful way. I absolutely need to listen to this album a few more times, but I was happily surprised with what I was met with from Underoath. They've clearly grown a lot, even since I saw them in 2019. Go check out Voyeurist, especially if you're like me and not over all into the band. You just might be impressed. You can hear the album on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music now! While you're at it, be sure to follow Underoath on all social media, and check them out live now through March 2022. For tour dates, merch and more, please visit their official website.
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