The Punk Site 2021 Top 20: Belvedere – Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense

At number 15 in The Punk Site writers and photographers top 20 from 2021 are Canadian skate-punk legends Belvedere, a band who barely need an introduction. They are heroes of fast, furious, melodic punk, who’ve never lost sight of their roots. Belvedere released their new album, Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense, in May via Thousand Islands Records in North America and Lockjaw Records in Europe. The album features a furious mix of old and new. The new direction in song writing is attributed to new members Dan Wollach on guitar and Ryan Mumby on bass. The all-familiar speed, the riffs, the insightful lyrics and singalong harmonies are all still there thanks to drummer, Casey Lewis and lead singer & founder, Steve Rawles.

“Belvedere is an ambitious band, and Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense never falters from the goal  of achieving technical speed, melody, and an underlying social consciousness.  While not every track cements itself in memory as firmly as others (every third track or so, like “The Ides,” tends to blend in with their neighbours), those that rise to the top boast a combination of contemplative lyrics and sonic intensity that cannot be denied.  Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense once again provides a fine example of why Belvedere has had such success in their niche beyond the borders of their hometown.” (Cole Faulkner, May 2021)

You can stream and purchase Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense here