Seeking New Gods is the seventh studio album by Welsh musician Gruff Rhys, released on 21 May 2021 under Rough Trade Records.
The album was inspired by Paektu Mountain, a volcano on the border of China and North Korea.
[1] It received acclaim from critics, and reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
[1] Uncut wrote, "here are nine songs that confidently mix Station to Station piano, Beach Boys harmonies, Kosmische guitar and even free jazz".
[7] Mojo stated that "Rhys excels at holding anxiety and unease up to the light without becoming harsh; Seeking New Gods keeps that balance beautifully".