From the Forest to the Sea is the fifth full-length recording by Southeast Engine, released in 2009 on Misra Records. The band recorded the album almost entirely live to analog tape in the abandoned auditorium of a middle school from the 19th century.
The album has been met mostly with critical praise. Review collation website Metacritic currently has From the Forest to the Sea listed at a weighted average of 84 percent.Metacritic. Accessed 2009-08-31.
This was the last album to feature keyboardist Michael Lachman; he was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Billy Matheny after his departure.
Track listing "The Forest Pt. I" – 3:02 "The Forest Pt. II" – 3:23 "The Forest Pt. III" – 3:09 "Law-Abiding Citizen" – 2:56 "Two of Every Kind" – 3:40 "Black Gold" – 4:12 "Easier Said Than Done" – 2:55 "Quest for Noah's Ark" – 4:53 "Preparing for the Flood" – 3:58 "Malcontent" - 2:08 "Sea of Galilee" - 3:57 "From the Roots of Your Mountains to Your Holy Temple" – 4:20
All songs written and performed by Southeast Engine.
Personnel
Adam Remnant: vocals, guitar, harmonica Jesse Remnant: bass, harmony vocals Michael Lachman: piano, Wandering Genie, organ Leo DeLuca: drums, percussion
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