Canadian Pop-Punkers Seaway and Safe To Say are releasing their split on October 23rd via Mutant League Records. The split is the first for each band, but there are no surprises that divert from their previous work. Both groups have previously released tunes in addition to newer ones to show off on this record.
Seaway starts the split off right with Homewrecker, an incredibly upbeat opener that showcases Ryan Locke’s strong vocal skills. Patrick Carleton and Andrew Eichinger punch the listener square in the stomach with their keen guitar work as Locke pours salt in the wound (“You know you don’t listen to me when you’re with him/But I hope you know that I won’t be ignored”). Middle Finger is a previously-released track; its more melodic, sweeping rhythms, particularly during the chorus, make it a standout track on the split. Lastly, Lifted is the concluding track on Seaway’s end of the split. It features more of those sharp guitars that the band is noted for. If you’d like, check out xEasycorex’s exclusive track-by-track of the split with Seaway here.
Safe To Say start off their side of the split with Wished You The Worst, a track that is the epitome of a relentless Pop-Punk jam. You can almost hear drummer Terrence Pettitt splitting his fingers down the middle as he bangs out the quick thirty-five second opener. The split takes a different turn with Entirely, which is a little bit grungier and low-key than everything else that is featured. The record closes out with the previously-released, Dead Birds, an aggressively-bouncy concluding track that is sure to be a hit at the band’s upcoming Ontario shows.
The Seaway/Safe To Say split will most certainly get fans hyped for yet another release from the two groups. Even more so, vinyl junkies will be even more stoked to snag this 7” for their collection. With another record to add to each band’s discography, it hopefully will not be too long before we see a full-length in Seaway and Safe To Say’s futures.
Tracklist:
Seaway
1. Homewrecker
2. Middle Finger
3. Lifted
Safe To Say
4. Wished You The Worst
5. Entirely
6. Dead Birds
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Written by Melissa Jones
Seaway
Safe To Say
