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Artist...... Field Day
Album....... Opposite Land
Label....... Sense Of Place
Genre....... Punk
Releasedate 2020-11-26
Encoder.....
Bitrate..... 320kbps
Size........ 26.86 mb
Duration.... 11:02
WWW......... http://fielddaysounds.bandcamp.com
.Tracklist .................................................................
01 One Song [ 2:55]
02 Stolen Words [ 2:51]
03 Speak The Truth [ 2:17]
04 Waiting For A Miracle [ 2:59]
.Releasenotes ..............................................................
https://fielddaysounds.bandcamp.com/album/opposite-land
Emerging from the shadows of being ôjustö an ex-Dag Nasty band, Field Day
are developing into a powerhouse in their own right.
Just a few months ago we were treated to the news that two of the core
members of Dag Nasty were not just playing together again as Field Day, but
were also writing new songs. Then their debut 7ö dropped and exceeded all
expectations. Despite the band having to postpone shows in support of the
release, the initial pressing of ô2.0ö sold out very quickly. It remained in
the charts of German distributors Core Tex for over 10 weeks, and the message
spread via US distributors Revelation.
The strength of that single is that it reignited a spark and captured the
spirit of the original Dag Nasty sound. The initial calling card fulfilled
its promise û and the real hard work began! The pressure was on the line-up
comprised of Peter Cortner on vocals, Doug Carrion on bass, Shay Mehrdad on
guitars and Kevin Avery on drums to continue to deliver the goods.
Now that delivery arrives from ôOpposite Land.ö Within seconds of the needle
hitting the groove, any doubts or fears are laid to rest as the band launch
into ôOne Song.ö You have all the hallmarks of the sounds these guys
pioneered, done with a vibrancy that is relevant today. Galloping drums and a
driving bassline provide the backdrop to layered guitars that offer melody
and texture. Then you have Peter CortnerÆs vocals, both the filling that
holds it together, and the icing on the cake that really finishes it off.
There are and have been a million and one bands playing the melodic hardcore
sound, but when it comes to the roots, you have to look back to names such as
Dag Nasty, 7 Seconds or Bad Religion. Well, these guys were actually there,
and so their influences couldnÆt possibly be more genuine. In line-ups of the
older generation, musicians were hopping from one band to another, and so
influences came together and helped define those trailblazing sounds. The
closing track on here, ôTell Me Nowö, features a tribute to old peers 7
Seconds with the woah-oh intro and uplifting guitar melodies. Given that
Kevin Seconds once almost became a member of Dag Nasty, perhaps this is a sly
wink or a playful nod to what could have been some thirty years or so back .
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ôStolen Wordsö takes me right back to Wig Out days, where melody and
melancholy are intertwined, but always with that uplifting moment,
beautifully summed up when Peter invites listeners to ôgrab my hand, weÆll
reach out for tomorrowö. ôWaiting for a Miracleö and ôSpeak the Truthö are
equally powerful songs, with guitars providing drive and power, but often
dropping out for dramatic effect.
Music should be moving and passionate, and this second chapter of the Field
Day story has that emotion and drive by the bucketload.
For fans of: D.C. HARDCORE, DAG NASTY, DESCENDENTS, PENNYWISE, IGNITE, RISE
AGAINST, BAD RELIGION, H2O, BE WELL, DONÆT SLEEP, CIRCLES, PRAISE, RITES OF
SPRING, EMBRACE, MARGINAL MAN
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LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLEEEEE!