Release Date April 10th, 2026
Format Digital/LP
Genre Alternative/Stoner Rock
Origin Norway
Waste A Saint is a rock band based in Trondheim, Norway. They released their debut album “Hypercarnivore” in 2022, followed by “Ravenous” in 2024. Their third album, “...And It's Evergreen”, began to take shape in 2024 and was released on April 10th. During the song writing process, former drummer Øivind jumped ship and the search for a new drummer began simultaneously writing new material. The new man behind the kit, Trym Solan Renolen immediately embraced the role, and with him came the energy, direction, and the belief that the third album would become even better than the previous two. He was a new beginning, not merely a member replacement.
The production on this record is interesting because it sounds like they did a lot of the heavy lifting themselves. It has a DIY spirit that keeps things sounding human and unfiltered. Bogey Stefansdottir has a vocal style that floats over the thick bass lines provided by Ole Nogva, creating a contrast that keeps the songs from getting too bogged down. There is a lot of craftsmanship in the way Alexander Skomakerstuen layers the guitars, giving the music a certain thickness that fans of the genre expect, even when the tempo slows down.
What we have here is an album that values the process of creation. The tracks have a lot of air in them, which is a departure from the wall-of-sound approach many stoner bands use. Songs like “The Villain Of The Piece” and “Blindfold Marigold” show off a band that isn't interested in following a specific script. They are playing with dynamics, letting the fuzz ebb and flow. It’s a specific vibration they’ve found in their new rehearsal space with their new lineup.
On the flip side, that "joyful and effortless" vibe they went for means some of the edges have been rounded off. If you are looking for a record that attacks you, this isn't it. At times, the songs drift a bit too much into the "space" they created, losing that friction that makes rock music dangerous. It’s a pleasant listen, and the musicianship is clearly there, but it lacks the kind of hooks that stay stuck in your head after the record stops spinning. It feels like a transitional moment for them, finding their footing with a new member.
Ultimately, “...And It's Evergreen” is a decent addition to their catalog that will satisfy people who want their rock with a side of fuzz and a lot of room to move. It’s a honest representation of where Waste A Saint is at right now. They aren't trying to prove anything to the elitists, and they aren't chasing a radio hit. It’s just four people making the music they want to hear.
Damage done @: 6.0
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