The Dallas, Texas three-piece stoner doom act, TEMPTRESS is set to release their debut full-length album, "See," soon. In this trio, every member is a vocalist, a detail that sets them apart from lots of other stoner doom trios. All of the stoner doom metal tropes are present on "See," so let's dive in and "see" what this album is all about. The first track, "Death Comes Around," starts slow and heavy with a huge bass guitar sound. The vocals are clean and the mid-tempo accompaniment plays a hypnotic melody. The vocals also harmonize well with the guitar tone. There's a flashy lead guitar solo that is well-timed and well-written. The vocals lean toward the monotonous, but that's only a minor complaint given the style of music being played. While not legendary, this track still does a fine job of showcasing their sound.

The next track, "Into My Soul," is heavily influenced by the blues. Kelsey Wilson's vocals are both smoky and soulful. The riffs are meaty; they frame her voice well, and the chorus is catchy. This track is just another facet of their style of stoner doom. There's an exceptional instrumental interlude with an expert-level jam. "Into My Soul" is one of the best tracks on "See," and shows that they have the chops to craft a haunting and enjoyable song. The next track of note is "Serpentine." This one has a gothic undertone that is welcome and fitting. The vocals are more spoken than sung. The chanted chorus of "Serpentine, serpentine" works well within the song's established confines. I'm not positive, but this track sounds like all three band members have a vocal part, which enriches the song with its many vocal facets. On paper, "Serpentine," sounds simplistic, but the vocals compensate for that.

The final track on "See" is "Hopeless." The impact in the delivery of the lyric, "There's no reason to stay here anymore." is palpable. This track still has fat riffs and a sweet breakdown. It also gives the impression that the lyrics are somewhat meaningful to the writer. The raw emotion on display is commendable. "See" is a fine debut album from a promising new act. They don't exactly reinvent the wheel or venture too far from their comfort zones. The only track that I don't care for is "Cry." That one feels too basic, with its short length and uninspired writing. The other five tracks are competent at their worst and atmospheric and emotional at their best. Fans of stoner doom are likely to enjoy this album, but it won't be converting any naysayers.