Top tracks — play these first
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Dead and Done Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Dangerous — The driving beat and frenetic energy create an anthemic quality while addressing themes of risk and temptation, making it a standout track that embodies the album's intensity.
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Buried in the Sand — This track features poignant lyrics about confronting one's inner struggles, framed by haunting melodies that showcase Seether's ability to blend heaviness with emotional depth.
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Let It Go — With its powerful chorus and introspective verses, this song encapsulates the album’s narrative on personal liberation and resilience amidst turmoil.
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Pride Before the Fall — Lyrically rich and musically dynamic, this track reflects on humility and the consequences of hubris, showcasing Seether's growth as songwriters.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and reflective elements but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more reflective and slower-paced tracks.
- Several songs feature dynamic shifts between softer verses and explosive choruses, creating a contrast that emphasizes emotional intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- raw emotional intensity
- introspective listening experiences
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the rock landscape post-resurgence.
- Themes
- inner turmoil· personal liberation· confronting temptation
- Career context
- Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum marks Seether's sixth studio album, following their 2017 release Poison the Parish. The band was navigating a resurgence in popularity, fueled by a renewed creative energy and lineup stability, as they sought to explore deeper lyrical themes and heavier sonics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creed· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Buried in the Sand
The protagonist confronts their fears directly through vivid imagery of entrapment and longing for freedom.
This choice to vividly illustrate internal conflict adds a layer of urgency to the songwriting, inviting listeners to engage more deeply with the emotional landscape.
Tracklist
- 1 Dead and Done Start here 3:27
- 2 Dangerous 3:49
- 3 Buried in the Sand 4:17
- 4 Beg 3:40
- 5 Bruised and Bloodied 3:37
- 6 Liar 4:18
- 7 Let It Go 4:08
- 8 Drift Away 4:52
- 9 Wasteland 3:59
- 10 Can’t Go Wrong 3:47
- 11 Failure 3:51
- 12 Pride Before the Fall 4:12
- 13 Written in Stone 3:37
- 14 Let You Down (live)
- 15 Remedy (live)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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