For Haste The Day’s second album When Everything Falls, the quintet from Indianapolis acts out metalcore intensity yet always relieves the diligence through tranquil melodies. Dual vocalists James Ryan and guitarist Brennan Chaulk, tug back and forth between trailing growls and dulcet descants being supported by fraternal choruses (which include guests From Autumn To Ashes) – similar to how the conscience struggles with a choice and reflects on the outcome. Brutal breakdowns halt the thrashing crescendo pace and form a moment of collision, yet the guitars always refocus and begin shredding again. Empathy reflects on “Walk On” – a song written about eliminating a negative trait – as soon as Chaulk eases the shrieks by crooning: “Somehow you see me all too well / And there’s no hiding behind lies / If I could only run fast enough / Now I’m running out of time.” By slightly upping the ardor, Haste The Day manages to deliver a more relevant and compelling concept of contention but always with a motivational demand to prevail.
Ratings – Doug Van Pelt 3/5, Dan Frazier 4/5
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis August 2005Reviewed by Mark FisherHaste the Day turned my ears towards themselves quickly when I first heard them at a festival shortly before their debut, "Burning Bridges", hit stores. They were a great live band but I was a bit disappointed when I got the album. "Burning Bridges" was as aggressive as they come and produced well but it had a hard time keeping your attention with its straightforward onslaught. Much to my…Similar sounding releases
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