Canada’s five-piece Seaway release their third full-length, Vacation.

Although autumn scenery has been quickly creeping up on us, and it feels a lot like winter here in London, Seaway come to our rescue as they capture the holiday season on their suitably titled new album, Vacation.

Six years into their career, and two studio albums in their catalogue, yet Seaway have evolved and reinvented themselves on their third effort, all while still staying true to their roots. Though it lacks some lyrical depth at times, Vacation is packed with exuberant and infectious pop punk bangers that are designed to bring all kinds of fun.

The lead single Apartment opens the album with their signature co-vocal play and rhythmic structure, masterfully built upon a racing guitar-drum composition. The reoccurring on the album element is introduced here, a chant sequence that evokes an impression of fluidity and versatility. Brilliantly continued on Lula On The Beach, quite an interesting offering from Seaway I must admit, a laid-back tune that truly showcases their broad potential. With striking percussion dripping in the background, the choir like moment transitions into a singalong chorus that surely will echo throughout at their live shows.

Channelling the 90’s alternative vibes, Seaway serve Neurotic, an honest and exposing track wrapped up in cleverly executed guitar patterns. Backed up by shimmering vocal layering, it is one of the stand out tunes on the record alongside Scatter My Ashes Along The Coast Or Don’t. Featuring Beartooth’s very own Caleb Shomo on guest vocals, the song encompasses the most vital aspects of both pop and rock spectre, making it unquestionably an angsty pop punk hit. It is also a throwback to the sharpness of their 2013’s debut, Hoser.

However, it must be noted that themes of long distance and relationship stages, or both combined, manifested on the album come across as obvious and trivial at times. Tracks such as London and Curse Me Out don’t deliver any deeper lyrical message, and can’t even be saved by catchy nature of the melody.

On the other hand, Day Player sparks with a fresh approach to Seaway‘s vocal pairing and vivid electric guitar riffs, resulting in a really danceable tune. Furthermore, 40 Over finally conveys some truly emotional charge as well as Car Seat Magazine strikes with a clever figurative lyricism, something we would appreciate to hear more on the entire collection.

Despite a few too-average moments, Vacation conveys a flare of greatness and a tinge of carelessness. Less angry and more reckless, that might be exactly what we need in times of worry and doubt. Roll your car window down then, put Vacation on repeat and catch the last glimpses of passing summer.