Dashed To Shivers released their second full-length album ‘Undertow’ which stands out as their strongest work to date. The band achieves sharper sound quality and improved cohesion due to Sebastian Kavermann’s vocal leadership. The album combines powerful emotional depth with rough energy utilizing 80s synth sounds and indie rock elements while incorporating screamo and darker punk influences to create an original raw experience. The album begins with “Dry My Tears” which immediately captures your attention. The guitars create a static-like disruption while the synths provide an unusual underlying beauty. Sebastian delivers a sound that carries weight yet rejects despair as if standing firm against collapse. “Every Second” shows their post-hardcore strength while maintaining melodic control. The drums hit with precision while guitars deliver tense vibrations and the vocals oscillate between roughness and lucidity. This track demands you scream along while dancing in a packed sweaty venue.
“Undertow”, the title track, stands out. The track exhibits a moody intensity while synth lines move smoothly over the guitars’ powerful sound waves. The track’s haunting sound evokes an underwater pull which matches its name well. “Shadow of the Sun” and “CCS” reduce the speed of their tracks. The previous track creates a cinematic experience whereas “CCS” creates a reflective atmosphere. The track demonstrates the band’s exceptional ability to manage contrasting musical elements. “Black Knight” returns to chaotic energy levels. The song delivers a powerful sound through distorted guitar riffs and rapid tempo which feels almost chaotic yet remains well-organized. The band combines all elements while the synths create tension in the track “Cobras in Fire”. It’s urgent and unrelenting. “Lazarus” surprises with its emotional weight. It’s slower, but that gives it power.
“Soylent Green” combines playful elements with an unusual groove that runs beneath its aggressive sound – an entertaining experience that maintains its rough edge. The first impression of “Breath” suggests fragility yet its sound expands over time. The song creates a lasting impression on listeners. “Forgotten Zone” and “No Future” deliver forceful rhythms that generate powerful soundscapes though they maintain authenticity with their heartfelt essence. The closing track “Why/Failed” presents a distinct kind of weightiness. The songwriting burrows deep and the instrumentation remains unrefined yet it compels listeners to reflect. The ending leaves things open-ended and continues to resonate. ‘Undertow’ stands out as a vibrant and dynamic musical work. Each track creates dynamic emotional movements through patterns of tension and release. Dashed To Shivers has done more than an experiment because they’ve successfully discovered their winning formula. The full experience of this album demands attentive listening from start to finish at high volume.
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