Visitor

The second album from the Philadelphia noise-pop band comes with some great new sounds, but dials down some of the thrill and fervor that made their debut so exceptional.

Despite recording in a studio with a producer, the Philly band still thrive when their seams are showing.

Empath's sophomore album Visitor graces us with its cacophony of optimistic sounds and guitar greatness this Friday (11 February).

Noise as an agent of unmitigated joy sure is an underrated thing. This notion seems implicit in Empath’s flamboyant, sparkling punk rock anthems; this is a band that makes you want to charge a carnival on a sugar bender.

Tom Fordham reviews the new album from Philadelphian art-rockers Empath. Read the review of Visitor here on Distorted Sound Magazine.

Visitor by Empath album review by Greg Walker. The full-length drops on February 11, 2022 via Fat Possum Records and streaming services