Often lyrics swap perspectives multiple times and act as a conversation between characters, something you might not quite realise until reading through the album booklet. In my opinion songs which are built around strong characterisation like this, is where Volbeat really excel. 'Marie Laveau' is a slightly slower affair where acoustic guitar is added in the chorus and Rob Caggiano’s guitar work leads from the front. The next track 'Marie Laveau' introduces one of the albums most important characters via one of the catchiest tunes. Small lyrical nuances in the extended bridge are delightful, while pulsating drum work and infectious guitar work set up this album perfectly. Even though the song has drawn comparisons to Nickelback’s 'Burn It to the Ground' and Adrenaline Mob’s 'The Mob Is Back', it stands head and shoulders above them both. The album opens with 'The Devil’s Bleeding Crown' a blistering affair that introduces the listener to Poulsen’s dark new character driven imaginary world. Volbeat continue to effortlessly blend a myriad of styles together including rock, metal and rockabilly with Poulsen’s Elvis Presley like vocals, but it just doesn’t feel like this album shows enough growth. Although there is a shift from a western lyrical theme to a voodoo theme, the musicianship largely remains similar to that mainstream style from their previous album. Unfortunately for Poulsen and co, Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie does feel like a sequel rather than a spin-off but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Naturally, after enjoying that album I was excited for what would be next from Volbeat, which has now arrived and is titled Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie.īefore Volbeat released their sixth studio album Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie lead singer Michael Poulsen wanted to make one thing clear he did not want this album to be Outlaw Gentleman & Shady Ladies 2. Even though at this point the Danish rockers had four albums under their belt, it wasn’t until the release of Outlaw Gentleman & Shady Ladies that I took notice. This very website has been an integral gateway for me to stumble across new music and in 2013 Sputnikmusic shined a light on Volbeat and I saw it sparkle.
This used to be fuelled by television shows like Rage and Video Hits, but for much of the last decade it has been fed by the internet. Personally, I get quite a thrill out of discovering new music. Review Summary: Despite some lack of innovation, Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie is an undeniably fun, rocking and consistent addition to Volbeat’s arsenal.
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