When you think of the term super-group, who comes to mind? Technically, the term is defined by several members who have already gained fame from previous bands, collaborating into a new band. The Dead Weather is nothing short of super, and their sound combines the most excellent elements from each members background. Within the sophomore efforts opening two tracks, the White-Stripes-esq stomping drums can be still recognized, as well as Jack White's screeching guitars playing hooks so unique, that every track is as interesting as the next. The track I'm Mad showcases the group's freaky streak, not just portraying anger, but mental instability as the fuzzy bass and electronics come howling out. To slow the train down a bit, I Can't Hear You grooves the listeners body just subtly enough to create and anxious and uncomfortable atmosphere; as if you're walking alone through an alley and you don't know who (or what) is around the corner. To add to the insanity of the instrumentation on Sea of Cowards, front-woman Alison Mosshart's vocals from the viewpoint of certain characters who are assertive, but simultaneously apprehensive. This is illustrated in the song Looking at the Invisible Man with the lyrics "You're lookin' at me like you know what you're talking about/Ain't nothing to see here, you can't hit me". This seems to be a theme throughout the album, as Mosshart stands up at the mic, yelling things at you like a bully...A very sexy, dangerous bully.
RATING: 7/10
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