Haste The Day-Dreamer-2008-RTB

ARTIST: Haste the Day

TITLE: Dreamer

LABEL: Solid State Records

GENRE: Hardcore

BITRATE: 220kbps avg

PLAYTIME: 0h 38m total

RELEASE DATE: 2008-10-14

RIP DATE: 2008-10-09



Track List

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1. 68 3:26

2. Mad Man 3:33

3. Haunting 4:01

4. Resolve 2:54

5. An Adult Tree 5:10

6. Babylon 3:29

7. Invoke Reform 3:03

8. Sons of the Fallen Nation 3:20

9. Labyrinth 2:35

10. Porcelain 3:29

11. Autumn 3:02



Release Notes:



After the departure of Jimmy Ryan, many questioned if Haste The Day could

continue being successful without with the vocals that spawned the hit album

"When Everything Falls" as well as their first two efforts. Stephen Keech took

the reins and put up an impressive show for their 2007 album "Pressure The

Hinges," and while it stood as a settling foundation for the band, there was

room for improvement. They have done exactly that with their new record

"Dreamer."



Being excited to check out their latest outing, I was quick to drop everything

and drop my opinion on it. Much like the love I have for many of the melodic

hardcore albums that have dropped recently, such as Destroy The Runner, August

Burns Red, Misery Signals, and Atreyu (more hard rock this time around), Haste

The Day has polished their guitar work, honed their vocals and put forth a

generally more impressive effort then albums before it.



With striking speed and a dedicated balance of charging, swift riffs as well as

vocals which shift from booming shouts and growls to soft serenades and smooth

harmonies. And while they take cues from other successful hardcore formulas, HTD

also steps off the beaten path with tracks like "Labyrinth" and

"Autumn"(rerecorded) that will have you thinking about post-Vhiessu-like Thrice.

And I think that is why this record is so amazing. It lays down a solid platform

of the norm that features catchy melodic guitars, quick breakdowns and

thunderous vocals, but then it stretches out to encompass new styles where

complex musical progression is the goal.



One thing "Dreamer" doesn't do is let you down. It sprints headfirst with

intricate guitars, fierce shouts and a refined/matured sound that not only lets

your subconscious ponder the inner workings of it, but also lets your ears enjoy

the abundance of infectious and melodic hardcore present here. Haste The Day

will be able to crush the questions on whether the band can be successful

without JR because this is one of the best records this year. You will listen to

it so much, you might end up dreaming about it.



~ Pernell

October 02 2008