Emo revival legends Seahaven have returned with a new self-titled album, and it’s one that finds vocalist and guitarist Kyle Soto examining a tumultuous time in his personal life, taking in the power and pain of memories, the grief of loss and the fragile nature of life itself.

‘Godsend’ opens the record in typically atmospheric and dreamy fashion as the words ‘You’re a godsend, baby, you’re right on time’ repeat throughout before it finishes all too quickly. ‘Hellbound’ follows with a blast of anthemic alt-rock guitar, clattering drums and a synthy backing – plus a fine line in self-deprecation: ‘If I gaeve you my heart, it wouild end in divorce’. ‘Infinite Blue’ is more of an indie love song with words like ‘too good to be true’ and ‘you shine like a beacon’ at its core.

‘Midnight Hour’ has a touch of Basement-esque emo in its sound, while ‘February Flowers’ is more goth-inspired with devastating lyrics: ‘No wins in this game we’re playing’. ‘Remember Me’ is dreamy and drone like, coming across like an intermission, while ‘Highwire’ and ‘Million Ways’ both evoke the kind of emotive spirit that serves The Antlers or Manchester Orchestra so well.

‘Tidal Wave’ has more of an alt-rock sound with riffs at the forefront, but offers an insight into a devastated mind: ‘Could you tell I was worried by the way I shut out the world in my head?’ ‘Long Goodbye’ recalls Rival Schools at their most imposing – ‘Someone left you in a lonely way’ – and again puts heartbreak at the forefront, while ‘Wedding Bells’ is more sad pop as the band talk about being free from burden: ‘You and I carry a darkness you were always more comfortabel sharing’.

The closing ‘Companion’ is full of stop-start moments and electronic undercurrents, before drawing to a more tender, DIY-inspired close. This is a fitting finish to what is a raw and riveting journey…