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The new title of the Emery album might be a little misleading. This album is definitely not Sailing In Shallow Waters and is the deepest Emery album to date. After coming off what I felt was a sub-par CD and EP, Emery are back and better than ever with In Shallow Seas We Sail.

This thirteen-track album combines the best elements of the previous three to create a solid album. On the first track and also the albums first single: “Cutthroat Collapse,” the song opens with the howling vocals of Toby Morell and a more raw side of his vocals that we haven’t seen before.

Another standout track on this album is “The Ghost Of You”. This track shows the lighter side of Morell’s vocals before kicking it up a notch and hitting at a high pace for the rest of the track. Many of the other songs on the album have the same pace and brings out a great feel to the album.

Throughout the album you can see the band has gone back to their roots and combines it with a more melodic side of Emery that was evident on the last few albums. The somewhat new sound Emery has created shines throughout every track and pulls you in and doesn’t let go until it’s over. This is the most mature Emery album in every sense of the word, both musically and lyrically.

The production on this album is also top notch as the band teamed up with producer extraordinaire Aaron Sprinkle and it’s a match made in heaven. Sprinkle has brought out the best of Emery on this album and as I previously touched on the combination makes this the best Emery album to date.

I don’t have many complaints about this album. While it might fall short at points in what it could have been shouldn’t take away from what otherwise is a brilliant album. Emery came out swinging and they hit one out of the park.

In a year to be dominated by Pop Punk and the new terrible trend I dare not speak of, Emery lets the world know “Don’t Forget About Us.” There is very little wrong with this album and a lot right with it. This is a definite pickup and 6 months into the year may very well be the best album released this year.

Emery Is:

Toby Morell – Vocals & Bass
Matt Carter – Guitar
Josh Head – Keys & Screams & Drums
Devin Shelton – Vocals & Bass
Dave Powell – Drums

Produced by: Aaron Sprinkle
Label: Tooth And Nail

Release Date: 06/02/09

final score:

9.2/10