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Poison the Parish

Seether · 2017

47 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · alternative metal · post-grunge

Gritty riffs and raw emotionality collide in a cathartic exploration of personal struggles and resilience.

Why this album works

Best for
steady pacing for focused listening cathartic emotional release moments gritty resilience themes throughout
Context
Released on May 12, 2017, 'Poison the Parish' marks Seether's sixth studio album, arriving after a four-year hiatus since their previous record, 'Isolate and Medicate' in 2014. This album showcases a return to their heavier sound while also experimenting with lyrical vulnerability, reflecting frontman Shaun Morgan’s personal growth during this period.
If you like
hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge

Poison the Parish is an album by Seether, released in 2017. Gritty riffs and raw emotionality collide in a cathartic exploration of personal struggles and resilience. 'Poison the Parish' debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Seether's position within the post-grunge genre. The album was well-received by critics for its intensity and emotional depth, further establishing Seether as a significant force in alternative metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Poison the Parish sound like?

Gritty riffs and raw emotionality collide in a cathartic exploration of personal struggles and resilience. Rooted in hard rock and alternative metal.

What makes Poison the Parish by Seether notable?

'Poison the Parish' debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Seether's position within the post-grunge genre. The album was well-received by critics for its intensity and emotional depth, further establishing Seether as a significant force in alternative metal. Released on May 12, 2017, 'Poison the Parish' marks Seether's sixth studio album, arriving after a four-year hiatus since their previous record, 'Isolate and Medicate' in 2014. This album showcases a return to their heavier sound while also experimenting with lyrical vulnerability, reflecting frontman Shaun Morgan’s personal growth during this period.

Who is Poison the Parish for?

Poison the Parish works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, cathartic emotional release moments and gritty resilience themes throughout.

How many songs are on Poison the Parish?

Poison the Parish has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·47:32

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stoke the Fire 3:45
  • 2 Betray and Degrade Standout 4:04
  • 3 Something Else 3:43
  • 4 I’ll Survive 3:38
  • 5 Let You Down Standout 4:10
  • 6 Against the Wall 3:51
  • 7 Let Me Heal 3:53
  • 8 Saviours 3:22
  • 9 Nothing Left 3:37
  • 10 Count Me Out 3:50
  • 11 Emotionless Standout 5:21
  • 12 Sell My Soul 4:18

Release Date

May 12, 2017

Artist Origin

South Africa

Runtime

47 min 32 sec