Act Surprised

Rock · 2019 · 15 tracks · 44m

Act Surprised

Jagged, bass-driven indie rock that trades tape hiss for clarity without losing its nervous energy. A veteran band sounding remarkably urgent and unsettled.

It's the sound of a legendary indie band finally getting the studio clarity they deserve without losing their nervous twitch.

A high-strung, rhythmic exploration of self-doubt and persistence.

Act Surprised · vs · Sebadoh

Baritone+1.9σ

The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 44m

01

Phantom

2:23

02

Celebrate the Void

3:09

03

Follow the Breath

2:13

04

Medicate

3:34

05

See‐Saw

3:37

06

Vacation

2:06

07

Stunned

2:25

08

Fool

2:34

09

Raging River

3:11

10

Sunshine

3:30

11

Act Surprised

3:11

12

Battery

3:12

13

Belief

2:55

14

Leap Year

3:15

15

Reykjavik

3:32

Moments Worth Waiting For

The sudden surge of distorted bass that anchors the opening of Phantom.

The interlocking guitar patterns on Celebrate the Void that create a sense of controlled chaos.

The way the vocals on Reykjavik drift into a weary, atmospheric haze to close the album.

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