Obviously well read, politically charged, or apolitically in this case, anarchically, and demanding to challenge the typical vocabulary of the usual hardcore punk, SeaSick stimulates the body and the mind with their unique brand and sound. The suggested readings in anarchy, atheism, feminism, and taking animals seriously following each song in the notes and lyrics, I found a bit preachy and condescending at first, but save it for two lines in the first song on this EP(?), “Of course I recognize the irony in complaining when I’m contrast free…at least I acknowledge my status as a white male member of the middle class,” that seem in modest or humbling contrast to actually suggesting readings on your record. The passion and beliefs in Awakenings drive SeaSick’s talents as musicians and have always been at the core of this thing of ours. From blast beats to solid fast punk and hardcore to a tasteful few walls of rhythm and a growl or two, the more you listen the more you may discover in Awakening. P.S. great band name. lose the instrumental, it seems like EP filler. One more thing to thank the “bands we steal riffs from,” is so genius. This is a great EP that offers great things on many levels, do not be afraid to discover it and anything else new by Seasick’s record.
-D
