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Album review: second opinion - another day

4/1/2020

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     Out of the gate, this album had me longing for Warped Tour and aimless summer drives with my best friends from high school. If CDs were still in vogue, Another Day would nestle nicely next to Yellowcard’s Ocean Avenue.  The nostalgic, early 2000s pop-punk, feel of this album is undeniable. Aside from being an absolute banger, “Five Days” would give any Sum 41 single a run for its money.      

     These boys know their way around a hook. Combined with absolutely zero fear of gang vocals and woahs, the opportunities for sing-along sessions are boundless. It’s especially prevalent on  some of the highlights of the record, “Alone” & “Counterfeit.” Which doubles as a rocking workout song. #Gains.     
   
    Another Day is a Pop-Punk fans happy place. There’s something for every type of listener from Green Day, to Rise Against, to All Time Low. Second Opinion’s ode to Emma Watson, “Hermione,” should give Blink 182 fans quite a thrill as well.      

     Second Opinion has given us an incredibly enjoyable album, worthy of heavy rotation this summer. Is it ground-breaking? No. Inventive? Also, on. Is it refreshing and incredibly fun? 1,000% yes! Another Day plays like a summer break album, complete with a labor day break-up song in “So Far Away.” Who knew Belgium knew Pop-Punk so well? I can’t help but smile as I write this. 

Another Day is available for purchase & streaming here >>> https://cyranrecords.fanlink.to/AnotherDay
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RIYL:  Sum-41, Rise Against, State Champs

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Album Review: Of The Archive - “The Water Album”

3/23/2020

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4 Things I Learned relaunching my podcast

3/15/2020

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Check out my first blog post on Voiced! May more to come in the near future!
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relaunch!!!

3/15/2020

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Beyond The Static has returned! New Episode is posted on the home page. More news, videos, and articles to come soon!
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Updates!!!

7/25/2014

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Beyond The Static has received a summer inter-web makeover of its website, Facebook, and Twitter pages.  A new episode isn't far behind! If anyone out there has new music or news to submit, please send a message through the contact page. Let's keep the music flowing!

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OUR FIRST REVIEW!!!: Thieves - "Colorchange"

6/27/2014

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It's fortunate that Thieves has some pretty nifty artwork for their latest EP, Colorchange. Many of those who hear this offering will need it to compliment the tattoo quotes they insist on providing.  The lyrical composition of the album is the first thing that caught my ear.  Fortune cookie entries like,"Sometimes you gotta burn a bridge to change your life," "You're either searching for answers or watching the cancer grow," and "Forget everything you know about the map and where it says we shouldn't go," set this album on a crash course with awesome. 

The way this EP seamlessly flows,  from one crafty arrangement to the next, will remind you that a complete album will always outshine a collection of singles. Colorchange shocks your senses awake like a fire alarm with “Smoke Signals.”  Then proceeds to wind you through 15 minutes of some of the most thought provoking mental wilderness that I have encountered in quite some time. 

With hints of The Movielife & New Found Glory all over this masterpiece, it's hard to escape the pop-punk classification. However, Colorchange is much more than that.  The way Thieves employ fresh guitar riffs and colorful tones to set the mood of their tracks creates an almost whimsical canvas for their vocalist to sketch his soul on. This is particularly evident on “Weight,” “Compass,” and the the namesake, “Colorchange.” 

 If you're a fan of bands in the vein of The Dangerous Summer and Conditions this will be a perfect addition to your playlist.  Even if you're not, this would be a great addition to your playlist.  This is a damn good album. Well written, well produced, well played. Thieves, you have served Austin, TX well.
www.thievestx.com
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Friends of the show, Sleep In., debuted the FIRST SINGLE off their upcoming album due out later this month!

4/4/2014

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Stream "I Do Know & I'm Not Sorry" from Sleep In.'s full-length, Settling, due out April 29th.

Pre-order NOW through Hide Away Records!!

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BTS favorites, Nominee, need your votes to play the X Games!!!        Click below for details.

3/22/2014

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Virginia band Battleghost recently released a video for their song "Stateless".  Keep an ear out for them on the next edition of Beyond The Static.

3/22/2014

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Hide Away Collective presents the Hideaway Sessions: featuring The Color & Sound

1/4/2014

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More Info on the band at:
www.TheColorandSound.com
www.facebook.com/thecolorandsound

More info on Hide Away Collective at:
www.HideAwayCollective.com

More info on Hide Away Records at:
www.HideAwayRecs.com
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