A Day To Remember – Homesick
Posted: July 10, 2009
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This post-hardcore band from Ocala, Florida have put forth a serious ass-kicking effort on their third studio album “Homesick”. The lyrical content of the album seemingly focuses on homesickness while on the road, as well as the trials, tribulations, and subsequent success that the band has encompassed while touring in the past year. The lyrics may not be the momumental, emotional epic some may look for, but they do have a definite uplifting quality showing hope for the future. Jeremy McKinnon brings the band’s lyrics alive with intermittently harsh, angry grunts along with unique, harmonizing, pop-punk choruses. In between a number of songs feature anthemic gang vocals loud enough to rock a stadium or two. Meanwhile, the album’s instrumentation rings with elements of pop-punk, hardcore, and almost melodic metalcore. Neil Westfall and Tom Denney tear threw the air with powerful guitar riffs, played over the thunderous drum pounding and bass thrashing of Alex Shellnutt and Josh Woodard. To round out the album, there are a number of special guest vocalists. These include Mike Hranica, of The Devil Wears Prada, on “I’m Made of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?”, Vincent Bennett, of The Acacia Strain, on “Welcome to the Family”, and the most notable appearance of the beautiful Sierra Kusterbeck, of VersaEmerge, on “If It Means A Lot To You”. “Homesick” is a definite continuation of where ADTR left off after “For Those Who Have Heart”, and is definitely a great addition to anyone’s post-hardcore collection!
Notable Songs: The Downfall of Us All, Have Faith In Me, If It Means A Lot To You
Rating: 5 arbitrary points out of 5
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