Review
Released on December 1 under the indie rock emblem Equal Vision Records, North Carolina based alternative rock band, Codeseven have dropped their latest album Go Let It In, marking their return after two decades in the shadows. This 10-track album is worth checking out if you love alternative rock.
Codeseven takes us on a melodic journey, effortlessly breezing through catchy reflections on love’s chaos and serving up hard-hitting tracks that aim to obliterate your enemies. Thematically, the album delves into seeking justice in an unjust world, embracing cultural change with compassion and confronting personal anti-social tendencies.
Codeseven’s journey began in 1995 in Weston-Salem, NC, with three brothers and a couple of close friends. Their debut Ep Paper or Plastic in 1996, marked the start of their journey as a band. By 1998 A Sense of Coalition solidified their presence. Their journey took a darker turn with Dancing Echoes/ Dead Sounds in 2006, setting the stage for Codeseven’s eventual comeback, Go Let It In. Created with a classic DIY spirit, the album captures the essence of Codeseven’s evolution. Jeff Jenkins (vocals), James Tuttle (guitar, keys), Eric Weyer (guitar), Jon Tuttle (Bass), and Matt Tuttle (Drums) tracked all instruments in their homes, embracing the freedom to record at their pace.
This album is co-produced and mixed by Jeremy Griffith, Go Let it in is a massive testament to Codeseven’s commitment to outdoing themselves. With this new record they tackled with what they considered the ultimate challenge: “to write and record a full length that sounds as good, if not better than the last record”.
Picture this: a dimly lit room, the air thick with anticipation, as the needle delicately caresses the vinyl’s surface. As you press play, you will hear ‘Fixated’ and it’s ethereal dark vibe. This dark vibe is something you will also hear and feel in the second track ‘Rough Seas’, this track is about the need for acceptance versus the desire to remain a recluse. Other great tracks on this album are ‘Laissez-Faire’, ‘Punchline’ and ‘Suspect’. The album closer and name of the album ‘Go Let It in’, is the perfect track to end this melodic journey.
From the mysterious embrace of the opener to the triumphant finale, Go Let It In unfolded before me like a cryptic novel, each note a chapter of revelation. The dark feel, the enigmatic whispers made it an exploration of the emotional unknown. Codeseven’s return after two decades felt like reconnecting with an old friend who has evolved, matured and brought new tales to share.