Tsunami Sea is the sophomore album of the Grammy-nominated band Spiritbox. The Canadian metal group has been growing in fame ever since their debut album, 'Eternal Blue' released in 2021. Spiritbox continues to break the mould in the metal world, fronted by extremely talented vocalist Courtney LaPlante, with her showing that the male-dominated metal world can be run by women. The band has seen recent main stage appearances at festivals such as Download in 2025, in which they attract a large following that even rivals headline performers. Tsunami Sea sees Spritbox continue their success, further establishing themselves in metal, growing into one of the largest growing 'new' metal bands.
Song rating (based upon enjoyment) in track order:
Fata Morgana- 8
Black Rainbow- 10
Perfect Soul- 10
Keep Sweet- 8
Soft Spine- 10
Tsunami Sea- 7
A Haven With Two Faces- 8
No Loss, No Love- 7
Crystal Roses- 6
Ride The Wave- 10
Deep End- 7
I would like to highlight a few songs from this album that elevate it from other metal albums released this year, one of these being the hit single of the album, Soft Spine. Soft Spine is the clear standout on the album, allowing for Courtney LaPlante to prove why she is one of the most successful and talented metal vocalists of the modern metal era. Her extremely well-performed screams blow most male vocalists out of the water, showing how the rise of women in metal has allowed for a new, unique sound profile within the heavy music scene.
In contrast, another song to highlight the other end of this album is Ride The Wave. While Ride The Wave incorporates the heavy breakdowns featured on most Spiritbox songs, it complements LaPlante's ability to sing as well as scream. Her harmonic voice elevates this album and this song in particular into something not often seen in the metal genre. Her talent shines throughout the album, but this song is a clear highlight. The song also shows the talent of Mike Stringer, the lead guitarist of Spritbox. His ability to shift the sound of the guitar riffs throughout each song helps diversify Spiritbox's sound, giving them a uniquely heavy sound. This is further exacerbated by the bass sound, sounding extremely loose and gritty, almost with elements of the large metal group 'Korn'.
Final Thoughts and Rating
Spiritbox is a band I have come to love over the past few years, becoming one of my favourite new acts coming from the new metal scene. Their unique sound and vocal style help prove to the world that metal is becoming increasingly well-produced while maintaining the charm and character of classic metal. This album is a clear example of this, being one of the most successful of the year.