Review
'Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie' is a sonic typhoon that swept through Volbeat's discography, leaving a trail of melodic destruction in its wake. This 2016 release marks a seismic shift for the Danish rockers, with new bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen joining the fray and the band steering away from their heavy metal roots towards more refined, melodic rock waters.
The album's themes swirl like a mystical fog, conjuring voodoo spirits and spiritual elements in tracks like 'Black Rose' and 'Marie Laveau'. It's as if Volbeat summoned a musical storm, with diverse influences crashing together like thunder and lightning. The result? A tempest of sound that initially left some fans in the eye of confusion, yearning for the familiar gale of heavy metal.
But like a weather front that takes time to settle, 'Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie' grew on listeners with repeated exposure. The album's pacing and composition proved to be a perfect storm of musical growth, with tracks like 'The Devil's Bleeding Crown' and 'For Evigt' (featuring Johan Olsen) striking like bolts of brilliance. Commercially, it was a whirlwind success, topping charts in Denmark and reaching new heights in the US and UK. Volbeat had indeed sealed the deal, crafting an album that showcased their ability to evolve while maintaining the electric charge of their unique identity. - Juno
