{"id":189478,"date":"2021-05-19T23:12:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=102798"},"modified":"2021-05-19T23:12:41","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:12:41","slug":"watershed-release-their-much-anticipated-album-elephant-in-the-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/watershed-release-their-much-anticipated-album-elephant-in-the-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Watershed release their much-anticipated album Elephant in the Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Watershed release their much-anticipated album Elephant in the Room<\/p>\n

\u2018It is great to be back,\u2019 say Watershed as they release their seventh studio album \u2018Elephant in the Room\u2019 which sees the iconic band take on a more authentic, live sound.<\/p>\n

Watershed was hoping for a 2020 release to the follow up to their 2018 album Harbour, celebrating 20 years of being one of South Africa\u2019s most beloved bands, but like the rest of the world, they were caught unexpectedly by a global pandemic.<\/p>\n

But, one positive that came out of it, was that the lockdown did give Craig and the guys the space (and the material) to work on compelling lyrics and melodies, and as soon as domestic travel was given the all-clear, Craig was off to Gauteng to workshop and record the album.<\/p>\n

The result? A thought-provoking album with songs that reflect the current times we live in, the daily frustrations and simple pleasure we\u2019ve found in our \u201cnew normal\u201d. \u201cWe talk a lot about the elephant in the room and the fact the people aren\u2019t addressing certain major issues that are currently amongst us,\u201d he says. \u201cThere are too many opinions, but no one is coming up with substantial solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The title track though is a reminder that at the end of it all everything will be alright. \u201cIt\u2019s time to step out of the chaos,\u201d explains Craig. \u201cStepping out of the room the elephant is in, wishing for some peace, wishing for a chilled Sunday. Enough is enough we need to sort this out and get on with this thing called life\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

It is impossible to be in the industry for as long as they have, and not change, but as Craig points out that regardless, the Watershed sound is always there, \u201cYou\u2019ll be able to spot a Watershed song from a mile away \u2013 but over the years we\u2019ve learnt a whole lot more and our approach has evolved.\u201d As a band that shot to fame relatively quickly, with hit singles on the radio from their debut album just two months after its release, their journey has never been about breaking into the market but rather staying power. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen plenty of bands that have taken a long time to get to where we were before they peak and then fade out,\u201d explains Craig. \u201cFor us, it\u2019s never been about anything other than making ourselves better.\u201d<\/p>\n

#ElephantInTheRoom is a testament to how they\u2019ve progressed as a band with the move from a more studio-driven album in their first decade to their authentic rock sound of now. \u201cAs a band, our sound has gone from strength to strength and through that, we\u2019ve created an authentic album,\u201d acknowledges Craig. \u201cOur approach to the album was more about a band performing the tracks live in-studio and then taking those bits into the recording studio and adding the final touches.\u201d<\/p>\n

An equal standout along with the songs is the artwork of the album, which you\u2019ll be able to purchase at shows and through the Watershed website. Bold and bright, the cover art, as well as single art, was created by Craig\u2019s brother Neill Wright. On the inspiration behind the art, Craig explains, \u201cWe are puppets being controlled and guided through life in such a way that we don\u2019t even realise it. Something feels wrong but we don\u2019t know how to change it. The elephant is in the room but no-one is talking about it\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

#ElephantInThe Room album was released on the 7th May 2021 on all digital platforms including Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music, as well as the Watershed website (www.watershed.co.za).<\/p>\n

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