Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the band Se7enSided consider themselves a modern rock band.   They’re a hard working band that are “determined to go all the way, no matter what.”  From multiple practice sessions per week to strong promotional efforts and playing as many live shows as they can, Se7venSided has demonstrated their motivation over and over to do whatever it takes to make it.   Their album, “The Silver Lining”, released on May 19, 2009 demonstrates the hard work this band is willing to put into achieving their dreams.

Se7enSided - Photo-Credit: Jeff Archibald (2009)

Everyone is always on the lookout for a CD that they can put into their player and enjoy every song, or an album that will please all the listeners around the stereo.   Se7enSided’s album, “The Silver Lining”, is such an album. Overall, the band knows their personal strengths and write songs that accentuate their abilities.   The vocals can only be described as melodic rock with a bitter edge; the lyrics, vocals, and tone of the music all work together in describing the trials and tribulations that everyone faces at some point in their life.   I found myself listening to the song, “Your Fool”, on repeat because who hasn’t been in a bad relationship like the one that is described in this song.

Se7enSided reminds me of early Nickelback, largely due to their songs being as easy for a diverse range of listeners to relate to as ,Nickelback’s, “How You Remind Me”.  Se7enSided’s lyrics, riffs, bass, and drum lines will appeal to listeners of any age. The songs are neatly arranged and you never hear any competition between the vocals and the guitar riff being belted out, a balance that is hard to achieve.

When you listen to the album from start to finish, you can tell that Se7enSided took their time with all aspects of the songwriting process, they’ve truly mastered producing music that is easy to relate to.  The CD is unified in its alternative rock genre.   However, I would like to see a little more variation between songs, as I’m a firm believer in the idea that while a band can stick to a particular genre, it is still nice to see some exploration beyond those defining lines.   Without a little experimentation with songwriting, any band faces the danger that all of their songs will begin to sound the same and be verging on predictable.

If you’re looking for an alternative rock album that you can relate to and share with a diverse crowd, then Se7enSided’s, “The Silver Lining’, is worth checking out.   Overall, these guys have a lot to bring to the table, as they take their musicianship seriously. Hopefully in future releases, there will be a greater variety in the album tracks.   If Se7enSided continues to put in the same amount of effort as they have up until now, there’s no doubt that they’ll develop their own unique sound, produce even stronger lyrics, and become a band to watch out for.

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