THIS DAY & AGE...Always Leaves the Ground [One Eleven]
3 Discs
3 Discs
[Fans of Taking Back Sunday, Switchfoot, and Midtown take note.]
This Day & Age is one of the few "emo" bands that has pop-style melodies without sounding emotionally calculated, while adding beautiful keyboard overtones and guitars to add to the overall sound. There's no whining vocals anywhere to be found on this record; Jeff Martin's voice is clean and melodic from start to finish, drawing comparisons to the poppier side of Switchfoot with a slight Taking Back Sunday-style driving-rock element. This blend creates a fresh sound to attract hungry ears. The band works the melodies to its advantage, making the music shine in a huge way. This record potentially could have songs waiting to be featured on a forthcoming sitcom, which is not necessarily a bad thing. This Day & Age is a band that fits its name well, and the only thing holding them back is a big opportunity, which could be right around the corner. Only time will tell how big these guys will become.
-Rei Nishimoto
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