Catharsis (Covet album)
| Catharsis | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 7, 2023 | |||
| Studio | Sharkbite Studios | |||
| Genre | Math rock | |||
| Length | 28:30 | |||
| Label | Triple Crown Records | |||
| Producer | Scott Evans | |||
| Covet chronology | ||||
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Catharsis is the third studio album by the American math rock band Covet. It was released on April 7, 2023 through Triple Crown Records.[1] The album features primarily instrumental compositions, with select tracks incorporating vocals, and includes contributions from additional musicians.
Background and recording
Following the release of their 2020 album, Technicolor, Covet toured extensively and began writing and recording Catharsis. In 2022, Covet separated from longtime bassist David Adamiak, and drummer Forrest Rice departed. During a recording session on November 5, 2022, the band's 2007 Ford E350 tour van was stolen from an Oakland studio parking lot.[2]
The album was recorded over multiple sessions at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California, and produced by Scott Evans of Antisleep Audio.[3][1]
Composition
As with Covet's first two albums, Catharsis features primarily instrumental tracks, led by melodic guitar refrains and odd-time signatures.[2] Guitarist and vocalist Yvette Young conceptualized each song as an escape into the world of a different fantasy character.[4] Young continues frequent use of various guitar effects pedals, including a range of fuzzes and delays. Most songs on the album utilize the non-standard open guitar tuning FACGCE, a characteristic tuning of related genres and some of Covet's earlier work.[5]
Release and promotion
The lead single "Firebird" was released on February 23, 2023, and promoted via several online music outlets.[4][6]
Catharsis was released on April 7, 2023, by Triple Crown Records in digital and physical formats.[1] Covet toured the United States and Canada promoting the release of the album, with new bassist Jon Button and Jessica Burdeaux on drums.[7] Scarypoolparty and altopalo opened during the five-week tour.[8]
Critical reception
Critics received Catharsis generally favorably, praising the mix of clean and gritty guitar melodies and welcoming the experimental instrumentation not found in Covet's earlier releases.[9]
Pitchfork rated the album 7.5 out of 10, praising the balance between complex guitar work and the pacing of the rhythm section.[2]
Track listing
All tracks written by Yvette Young.[1]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Coronal" | 3:46 |
| 2 | "Firebird" | 4:40 |
| 3 | "Bronco" | 3:12 |
| 4 | "Vanquish" | 3:30 |
| 5 | "Interlude" | 2:16 |
| 6 | "Smolder" | 3:18 |
| 7 | "Merlin" | 3:36 |
| 8 | "Lovespell" | 4:12 |
Personnel
- Yvette Young – guitar, vocals, keys, piano, synthesizer, artwork
- Jon Button – bass
- Jessica Burdeaux – drums, track 1
- Forrest Rice – drums, tracks 2–3 and 5–8
- Alex Rose – saxophone, track 8
References
- ^ a b c d "catharsis, by covet". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ a b c Arroyo, Steven. "Covet: catharsis". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Discography // Antisleep Audio". Antisleep Audio. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ a b wookubus. "Covet Debut "Firebird" Music Video, Set April Release For New Album "catharsis"". The PRP. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ Scaramanga, Jenna (2023-05-09). "Yvette Young: "I'm really optimistic about the future of guitar. It's being used in a creative way and people don't know all the cool sounds you can get from it"". Guitar World. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ Kerr, Ronny (2023-02-22). ""Firebird" by Covet". White Crate. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Covet Concert & Tour History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Covet's 'Catharsis' Was Created To Uplift And Transport The Listener". Wildfire Music + News. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ Andujar, Samantha (2023-04-06). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: COVET - CATHARSIS". Spill Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-22.