The success of The Spill Canvas has rather nicely paved the way for One Eleven Records to put together a release schedule we can look forward to and know there will be some quality along the way. This Day & Age sound like a mix between Copeland and Keane, perhaps with a little more emphasis on the rockier side of both bands. It’s a mix that certainly has mainstream appeal and will possibly make many “industry people†weak at the knees, such is the potential this record has. There are catchy moments, emotional moments and subtle, yet powerful moments.
‘..always leave the ground’ is a great record. It takes more than one play to realise just how good it is mind, it’s not instantly accessible, but it’s the kind of record I can easily listen to in the background, while I’m working or as I’m relaxing in the bath. Whether it’s the straightforward rock and roll of the anthemic ‘Hourglass’, or the Mae-esque ‘Second Place Victory, there’s something here to suit a lot of moods. The latter track is particularly reflective, making use of what sounds like a sampled drumbeat and a rather tender piano. ‘History Is Falling For Silence’ is a real standout effort too, while ‘A New Focus’ and ‘Long Walk Home’, the two last songs, couldn’t be further apart in style but are just as good in execution.
I’d not heard of this band before I received this record, but it further strengthens One Eleven’s reputation as a good, solid label. This Day & Age has the potential to make quite a splash on both sides of the Atlantic and, if Copeland do as well as everyone hopes with their sophomore release, then bands such as this could really ride on the waves of their success. If bands like Keane are a guilty pleasure, then This Day & Age will be right up your street.
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Paul