The Surface Seems So Far

The Surface Seems So Far
Studio album by Seether
Released	20 September 2024 (2024-09-20)
Studio	Blackbird Dark Horse
Genre	Alternative metal post-grunge
Length	47:06
Label	Fantasy
Producer	Shaun Morgan
Seether chronology
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020) The Surface Seems So Far (2024)
Singles from The Surface Seems So Far
"Judas Mind" Released: 10 July 2024 "Illusion" Released: 23 August 2024 "Walls Come Down" Released: 19 November 2024

The Surface Seems So Far is the ninth studio album by South African rock band Seether. It was released on 20 September 2024 through Fantasy Records,[1] It is the follow up to the band's eighth studio album, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020).[2] According to vocalist/rhythm guitarist Shaun Morgan, it is the band's heaviest and most intense album,[3] and it was written during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.[4] It is also the band's first album to feature no acoustic songs.

Promotion

The first single from the album titled "Judas Mind" was released on 10 July 2024.[5] The second single, titled "Illusion", was released on 23 August 2024.[6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Shaun Morgan.

The Surface Seems So Far track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Judas Mind"	4:34
2.	"Illusion"	4:02
3.	"Beneath the Veil"	3:43
4.	"Semblance of Me"	4:16
5.	"Walls Come Down"	4:26
6.	"Try to Heal"	4:40
7.	"Paint the World"	4:19
8.	"Same Mistakes"	4:00
9.	"Lost All Control"	4:33
10.	"Dead on the Vine"	4:32
11.	"Regret"	4:01
Total length:		47:06

Personnel

Seether

• Shaun Morgan – lead vocals, guitars, production, engineering
• Dale Stewart – bass
• John Humphrey – drums
• Corey Lowery – guitars, vocals, engineering assistance

Additional contributors

• Matt Hyde – mixing, engineering
• Ted Jensen – mastering
• Shawn Coss – cover art
• Florian Mihr – package design

Charts

Chart performance for The Surface Seems So Far

Chart (2024)	Peak position
French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[7]	53
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8]	99
Scottish Albums (OCC)[9]	73
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10]	58
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[11]	45
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[12]	6
US Billboard 200[13]	138
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14]	24
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[15]	31

References

1. "Seether – The Surface Seems So Far [Album Review]". Everblack Media. 19 September 2024.
2. "The Surface Seems So Far Seether". FantasyRecords. 20 September 2024.
3. Caine, Zee (24 September 2024). "Album Review: Seether – The Surface Seems So Far". New Noise Magazine.
4. Graff, Gary (20 September 2024). "Seether Confronts Self-Doubt and 'Genuine Anguish' on New Album The Surface Seems So Far". billboard.
5. "Seether Drop New Song 'Judas Mind,' Announce Ninth Album 'The Surface Seems So Far'". Loudwire. 10 July 2024.
6. "Seether Shares New Single 'Illusion' From Upcoming 'The Surface Seems So Far' Album". Blabbermouth.net. 23 August 2024.
7. "Tops de la semaine | Top Rock & Metal (Week 40, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Seether – The Surface Seems So Far" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
9. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
10. "Swisscharts.com – Seether – The Surface Seems So Far". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
11. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
12. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
13. "Seether Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
14. "Seether Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
15. "Seether Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2024.