Artist Info:Discography Album length: 12 tracks: 43 minutes, 41 seconds Street Date: March 9, 2004
Haste the Day is the latest on hardcore label Solid State’s roster. They add thrashing guitar to
screams, screams, and more screams on their debut Burning Bridges in a way that might not even appeal
to those that enjoy the genre.
Frankly, if the guitar did not stop and then start again between tracks, this whole CD could make for one
convincing, yet extremely long, song. That’s a generalization, of course; but the fact stands that this entire
album seems to run together, taking momentary breaks to catch its breath between tracks.
Lyrically, Haste the Day is surprisingly optimistic. Though, it is mixed with the usual darkness the metal
genre is known for. But redemption and Christ are vital to Burning Bridges. In fact, that is where the
title comes from. On the disc’s opener, "Blue 42," vocalist Jimmy Ryan screams of burning bridges and his desire to
"Shut myself off from the world."
The lyrics are not the only plus on this record. There are a few instances in which things are calmed down
and Ryan displays the other side of his vocal talents. His voice is great, and it is a shame that this area was
not explored more on Haste’s debut.
Serious metal-heads may dig this stuff, but everyone else should steer clear. This is loud, raucous, and inane
music that is definitely targeted for a specific crowd.
- Review date: 03/26/04, written by Josh Taylor
Artist Info:Discography Record Label:Solid State Records Album length: 12 tracks, 43 minutes and 41 seconds
Street Date: March 9, 2004
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