From the Forest to the Sea
| From the Forest to the Sea | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 17, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | June 9 – 13, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, folk rock | |||
| Label | Misra Records | |||
| Southeast Engine chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The A.V. Club | (B+) link |
| Cokemachine Glow | (81%) link |
| Paste | (7.4/10) link |
| PopMatters |   link |
From the Forest to the Sea is the fifth full-length recording by Southeast Engine, released in 2009 on Misra Records. The band recorded the album almost entirely live to analog tape in the abandoned auditorium of a middle school from the 19th century.[1]
The album has been met mostly with critical praise. Review collation website Metacritic currently has From the Forest to the Sea listed at a weighted average of 84 percent.[2]
This was the last album to feature keyboardist Michael Lachman; he was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Billy Matheny after his departure.
Track listing
- "The Forest Pt. I" – 3:02
- "The Forest Pt. II" – 3:23
- "The Forest Pt. III" – 3:09
- "Law-Abiding Citizen" – 2:56
- "Two of Every Kind" – 3:40
- "Black Gold" – 4:12
- "Easier Said Than Done" – 2:55
- "Quest for Noah's Ark" – 4:53
- "Preparing for the Flood" – 3:58
- "Malcontent" - 2:08
- "Sea of Galilee" - 3:57
- "From the Roots of Your Mountains to Your Holy Temple" – 4:20
All songs written and performed by Southeast Engine.
Personnel
- Adam Remnant: vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Jesse Remnant: bass, harmony vocals
- Michael Lachman: piano, Wandering Genie, organ
- Leo DeLuca: drums, percussion
References
- ^ "Southeast Engine website. Accessed 2009-08-31". Archived from the original on August 18, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
- ^ Metacritic. Accessed 2009-08-31.