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I See Stars<\/strong> are back with The Wheel,<\/em> their first new album in almost 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n The intro is Spin It<\/em>, an almost ASMR-like sound of someone spinning a wheel and bleeps, which kicks into the synth-heavy opening of title track The Wheel.<\/em> It has a good bass line throughout it but the album really kicks into with Eliminator<\/em>. The sultry vocals are paired well with more angsty, shout sequences and it has a stop-start synth sound throughout it. It\u2019s a well-worked track with a good breakdown. <\/span><\/p>\n The more melodic FLOAT<\/em> is a lovely song. It has calming vocals that take the lead throughout with understated synths covering the verses, and quieter drum fills during the chorus. It\u2019s very relatable lyrically with lines like \u201cI\u2019m not really having fun no more, I don\u2019t wanna run no more.<\/em>\u201d It gets deep with the \u201cI\u2019ve watched the world I\u2019ve watched it change while I sleep. I get the feeling it\u2019s better off without me.<\/em>\u201d That\u2019s a line I know hit me deep. <\/span><\/p>\n Another that hit me like a train was Flood Light<\/em>. It literally describes my thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n Afterdark<\/em> is a beautiful song. That\u2019s really all I have to say. I\u2019d recommend just sitting with it on, eyes closed and appreciating the beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n There are stand-out parts in each track, particularly the \u2018I\u2019ve got nowhere left to run\u2019 scream and its underlaying synths over strong drum fills in D4MAGE DONE<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the album, Devin Oliver<\/strong>\u2019s vocals are just stunning, from the soft melodies to the angsty screams, he effortlessly switches between them. <\/span><\/p>\n Andrew Oliver<\/strong>\u2019s synth elements really make the album, adding an extra layer to Brent Allen<\/strong>\u2019s guitars and Jeff Valentine<\/strong>\u2019s funky basslines.<\/span><\/p>\n