Sydney - When We Were Safe
ARTIST.....: Sydney
TITLE......: When We Were Safe
LABEL......: Black Box Recordings
URL........: http://www.sydney-rock.com/
RIP DATE...: Oct-09-2007
STORE DATE.: Oct-09-2007
GENRE......: Rock
QUALITY....: VBR / 44.1Hz / Joint-Stereo
SIZE.......: 58,5 MB
Track Listing:
01 - Sorry Stanger 03:08
02 - Things Couldn't Be Better Than What? 02:58
03 - String Theory 02:51
04 - The Exit 03:28
05 - Listen... 03:48
06 - When We Were Safe 03:29
07 - Deadlines 03:34
08 - The Terry Gantner Way 03:11
09 - Don't Call Me Scorpion 03:15
10 - Mixed Drinks 03:19
11 - Until The End 03:11
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36:12 min
Release Notes:
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Following a solid year working on the road, touring coast to coast
in Canada, and a very well received debut record, the band began
the year long journey that has culminated to produce a mature,
complex, cohesive record without abandoning the signature sound
that has endeared the band to so many.
ôWhen We Were Safeö chronicles all of the challenges of being an
indie band. Vocalist Scott SandersonÆs intensely personal lyrics,
guitarists Jay Jensen and Brent MunroÆs infectious melody, and
bass player Anto Boros and drummer, Kyle AndersonÆs driving
rhythm. A broad range of influences are apparent, however Sydney,
as always, manages to take these influences and combine them into
something very unique and truly their own.
With this triumphant record produced by Jesse Smith (Cauterize)due
for release on Oct. 9th, 2007 on Black Box Recordings/Universal,
the band finds themselves in a positive place these days. A
newfound and hard earned sense of creativity, maturity, and most
important, perspective on life and music has given this band a
solid motivation. No longer are they to be considered part of a
trend or a flash in the pan. ôWhen We Were Safeö proves that
Sydney are capable and important artists, committed for the long
haul.
Blazing out of the gates with the songÆs ôSorry Stangerö and the
anthem-esque ôThings CouldnÆt Be Better Than What?ö, the album
gets off to an impressive start proving instantly that this is a
much more mature, capable and talented group of artists.
Continuing with the intensity of the songs ôString Theoryö, the
first single, ôThe Exitö, and the cyptic ôListenö, the band pushes
on with a sense of well orchestrated-reckless abandon. The record
takes an unexpected turn with the title track, ôWhen We Were
Safeö, showcasing falsetto and group vocals û it is undoubtedly
one of the album highlights. The second half of the album
continues to demonstrate the recordÆs cohesiveness, with no
wavering in energy, catchy vocal-driven choruses or driving
melody. ôDeadlinesö and ôThe Terry Gantner Wayö are the survivors
of the year of adversity, left standing despite being two of the
first tracks written for the record û further evidence that
perseverance through tough times can produce very solid results.
Specifically, the chorus in ôThe Terry Gantner Wayö is worlds
apart from its stylistic contemporaries. The album closes with
ôDonÆt Call Me Scorpionö, ôMixed Drinksö and ôUntil The Endö,
continuing the pattern of infectious vocal melodies, impassioned
lyrics and energetic performance. ôUntil The Endö sways back and
forth, following an easily memorable hook, exploring dynamic peaks
and valleys, ending the record with a solo vocal performance that
would send shivers down the spine of even the most hardened
critic.