Suris revitalize their past with remastered collection, “Rare Brew”
With Rare Brew, Suris, the collaborative powerhouse of Lindsey and David Mackie deliver yet another masterclass in atmospheric storytelling and genre-bending. This 2025 “re-release”, remastering a curated selection of tracks from 2005 to 2015 (with hints of even earlier work from the 1990s), breathes fresh life into an already striking catalog. The result is an album that feels both familiar and revolutionary, one that takes the best of the past and infuses them with so much modernity.
Lindsey’s vocals are the unmistakable heartbeat of the record. Her delivery threads through the album’s eclectic soundscape with a confidence that recalls icons like Kate Bush or Lorde, while the songwriting weaves narratives that invite repeated listening. There’s 100% a cinematic quality to the compositions, like a willingness to explore both beauty and disquiet in equal measure. Every lyric is carefully framed by melodies that linger long after the music stops. Some personal standouts for us were “This Is The City” and “Scaur Bank”.
On the other hand, David’s production, mixing, and mastering amplify that vision, transforming these arrangements into fully realized worlds of sound. The duo handles most of the instrumentation themselves, with Lindsey commanding the piano and keys and David shaping guitars and the overarching textures. The remastering work gives these older tracks a modern sheen without erasing the warmth and imperfections of their original recordings. Even the 1992 Fostex 8-track demos, such as “Big Ship” and “Vertigo,” are revitalized, maintaining the charm of that older production while priming them for the modern age.
Stylistically as we’ve mentioned previously on their other albums, Rare Brew is still impossibly diverse. It feels like it’s all forms of Rock under the sun that find space within the album, yet it’s still so cohesive. Suris seamlessly blends these influences into one identity, proving their mastery of storytelling, but also carving out something that’s unique to them. From lush layers to intimate, haunting passages, the record shifts effortlessly, taking listeners on a journey that’s nostalgic.
Rare Brew is a rare achievement to say the least. It’s a record that honors the past while boldly embracing the present. For anyone seeking music that is timeless yet contemporary, this is a record that’s the literal definition. From start to finish, we promise you’re going to enjoy it. Go ahead and click those links below to listen in, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for more from the duo!
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