Seeking New Gods

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".