In heavy music there are many gimmicks and formats, and Spiritbox clearly did not care one bit about what is trendy and did their own thing. That resolution paid off massively. Most of Tsumani Sea is an onslaught of wrath and anger. The tuning is dropped to the perfect level while Courtney Laplante shocks and hypnotizes with her vocals. “Soft Spine”, “Black Rainbow”, “No Loss, No Love” can get vicious. Some of the riffs and effects with percussion hits drive the energy and tone of Tsunami Sea, while the calmer and serene sides of tracks like “Perfect Soul” and “Crystal Roses” flesh out much of Spiritbox’s variety. Spiritbox took what was done on Eternal Blue and past EPs and amplified it all into something more fierce and relentless. Tsunami Sea is Spiritbox at their best. 9/10
- “Fata Morgana”
- “Black Rainbow”
- “Perfect Soul”
- “Keep Sweet”
- “Soft Spine”
- “Tsunami Sea”
- “A Haven with Two Faces”
- “No Loss, No Love”
- “Crystal Roses”
- “Ride the Wave”
- “Deep End”
“Spiritbox’s highly-anticipated sophomore album, Tsunami Sea, released March 7, 2025, via Pale Chord and Rise Records, builds upon their successful debut, Eternal Blue, and their Fear of Fear EP, both of which earned the band Grammy nominations. Co-produced by Mike Stringer and Dan Braunstein, Tsunami Sea showcases the band’s signature heavy sound, elevated with increased intensity and musicality. The album reflects the band’s connection to their home on Vancouver Island, exploring themes of isolation, the push and pull of belonging, and personal experiences1. With tracks like “Soft Spine” and “Perfect Soul,” Tsunami Sea balances heavy riffs and ethereal atmospheres, creating a listening experience that immerses the listener in a tidal wave of sound.” (Perplexity)
