Days Away
First of all, there’s this nice clear voice expressing the sadness that might come from a broken mirror/life. "Mirrors" from Mapping an Invisible World is a nice combination of crisp rhythm, tasty background sound and quality rock.
Days Away, variously described as experimental and as rock, has a new EP - Ear Candy for the Headphone Trippers. "Wish," from that EP, has a bit quicker pace but is really no more complex. With this tune there is some remnant of the old British and east coast pop. Good enough.
The band consists of Keith Michael Goodwin – guitar/vocals, Michael Arnold – drums, Chris Michael Frangicetto – bass, Bryan Michael Gulla – keyboards and Russian boy dances, and of course Claims – outlandish claims. You figure it out! Goodwin and Arnold apparently have a new project called Castles. Listen for something good from that effort as well. These are serious musicians.
It is difficult to choose a favorite tune from a band that is relatively new to the listener, but I would have to go with "T Klines Decline" from Mapping an Invisible World. This listener is partial to intellectual, controlled rock ballads and this tune qualifies. After all, the group does quote Hermann Hesse on their site. Perhaps a majority of Days Away fans will feel the same way. Listen up!
Tags: music, independent music, days away, indie, indie music
February 28th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Have to say that very impressive music Days Away offers to the world with this album. At first was not sure what to think but after visiting the myspace page and reading more information and listening to some of the songs, what can be said. I love the hard rock sound of mirrors. This is definately a band that I will be listening to more often. Very great alternative sound. They are a band that you should give a listen to. There are some that will not like it but that is ok.
March 7th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I like your article, particularly the way you analyze the musical influences in “Wish.” It’s hard for me to sometimes “get” why certain songs have a familiarity to them even when they’re new, and now I know why.
March 8th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I’m gonna have to disagree a bit. Personally I think Days Away sounds too typical, too boring, and nothing to write home about. Their instrumentals save them a bit and the lyrics are decent, but there just isn’t anything stand out, at least to me.
March 22nd, 2008 at 9:55 am
Indeed, I understand that there are certain songs that contain a sense of familiarity to them that makes them quite nice to listen to. Now, I don’t like all the songsof Days Away, but I find that I really enjoyed Gravity the most. The accompaniment makes the song so gentle and sweet, and the vocals simply add to that peaceful atmosphere that it portrays.
May 14th, 2008 at 9:42 am
These album really reminds me of the college days that I used to spend with my friends and also the music is great and this music would be famous will be liked by both people missing college like me and also people going college.
May 14th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I agree a bit Silver. If I had to choose a particular song, and this is a “have to” then I would most definitely go with “Gravity” as well. I wish them luck, but still, not my cup o’ tea.