- Release Info -------------------------------------------------------------- -
Artist: Haste the Day
Album: Haste the Day vs Haste the Day
Label: Solid State Records
Playtime: 72:05 min
Genre: Hardcore
URL: http://www.hastetheday.com
Rip date: 2011-09-09
Street date: 2011-09-13
Size: 148.48 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 275 kbps / 4410Hz / Joint Stereo
- Release Notes ------------------------------------------------------------- -
This is the last release from Haste The Day; a live album titled Hasted the
Day vs. Haste the Day. Live albums are one of those things that usually only
get a few spins before theyÆre put back on the shelf. TheyÆre novelty, albums
that lack the audio quality to be an everyday listen (except of course the
Garth Brooks double-disc live album) but for one reason or another you decided
to pick it up. All of these descriptions fit Haste The DayÆs final album, a
set list worthy of the title ôgreatest hitsö and the standard live audio
quality.
Except for one major difference.
Haste The Day are one of those bands that have featured two different lead
singers; originally started with Jimmy Ryan but then gave way to Stephen
Keech. Most bands donÆt survive switching singers, let alone every position in
the band except bass. Haste the Day not only survived the switch but went on
to release 3 more albums with Keech. So why is this live album different?
Every member that has played in Haste the Day played at this show, in their
home state of Indiana. The original lineup featuring Jimmy Ryan on vocals (and
Devin on drums, Brennan and Jason on guitars) go back and forth with the final
lineup of Haste the Day featuring Stephen on vocals (and Giuseppe on drums,
Dave and Scotty on guitars) hence the Haste the Day vs Haste the Day album
title.
What is better than this for Haste the Day fans? Not only do you get 15 of the
best Haste the Day songs over a 5 album span, but you get to hear Jimmy and
company sing the old stuff, and lets be honest, everyone loves the Jimmy-era
HTD! The album takes little time to get into the older material with ôBlue 42ö
number 3 on the night followed by ôFallenö. The energy from the crowd fuels
the band and theyÆre in excellent form for the first handful of songs. I was
impressed by the sound quality, you can hear the vocals very clear and while
the bass drum is loud, it doesnÆt drown everything else out.
Having the commentary of the live show is also great. Hearing stories from
Stephen about when he took over as the lead singer, and from Jimmy about his
testimony, really elevate this album. One of the funnier moments came as Jimmy
and company play their first song ôBlue 42ö and just before one of the best
breakdowns the band ever wrote Jimmy asks the crowd ôDo you remember this
part?ö. For the most part the band plays each song very well, you get to
compare the drumming style between Giuseppe and Devin, while Giuseppe has
tricks and fills for days while Devin is like a machine, very simple and
reliable. There are a few moments when Giuseppe has a little difficulty
sustaining and double-kick roll, stuff that Devin nails, but on the other hand
you can hear a level of intricacy and technicality on the songs that Giuseppe
helped write (Attack of the Wold King) that really show his quality.
Guitar-wise everything sounds great, things get a little sloppy near the end
of the set around ôNeedlesö and ôTravestyö but the band regains their form to
close out the night. Speaking of closing the night, ending a Haste the Day set
with ôAmerican Loveö and ôWhen Everything Fallsö could get much better, they
even throw in ôSubstanceö a song they donÆt play live often and features
bassist Mike Murphy (the only member in the band from beginning to end) and
his quality growls. Hearing both Jimmy and Stephen singing together on the
closer ôWhen Everything Fallsö really brings the whole album to a close, they
sound great!
OVERALL There is so much about Haste The Day vs Haste The Day that longtime
fans will love. Those that loved the old-school version of the band will get
to hear those songs played again with the original lineup while newer fans
will get to hear not only the great songs that were written in the Stephen-era
(ôDog Like Vulturesö, ôPressure the Hingesö) but they get to hear the songs
that got the band started. I know IÆm probably preaching to the choir but this
is a must-have for every Haste The Day fan, even if youÆre not a big fan this
is the closest youÆre going to get to seeing Haste The Day live.
- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -
01. 68 ( 4:53)
02. Pressure the Hinges ( 5:44)
03. Blue 42 ( 5:42)
04. Fallen ( 3:42)
05. The Minor Prophets ( 4:01)
06. Autumn ( 4:25)
07. The Closest Thing to Closure ( 3:11)
08. Walk On ( 4:21)
09. White Collar ( 4:16)
10. Needles ( 3:51)
11. Travesty ( 4:28)
12. Dog Like Vultures ( 8:34)
13. American Love ( 5:52)
14. Substance ( 4:08)
15. When Everything Falls ( 4:57)
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