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SAVES THE DAY's "IN REVERIE is/was way ahead of its time. Remember WEEZER'S "PINKERTON", yeah, that's basically what "IN REVERIE" is. Not many people get it but these are the most well-crafted untypical pop songs of the decade. I think the reason most people don't like it is because they are used to common chord progressions and as for SAVES THE DAY's other (older and newer) albums: "Can't Slow Down", "Through Being Cool", "Stay What You Are" "Ups and Downs...", and "Sound The Alarm", they all share many typical chord progressions and arrangements. I mean that stuff is good for what it is and all, but "IN REVERIE" draws influences from Classic Rock, Jazz, and the structure potential of True Cutting Edge Musicians that are painting a new picture for us. It's too bad this Disc Flopped and Dreamworks went under, leaving SAVES THE DAY another Major Label Statistic, Lucky for them, VAGRANT is behind them 100% and they will maybe come out with and album of this Caliber again. Not many people agree with this review I'm sure, but it's like when "PINKERTON" came out in 1996, it flopped, nobody bought it, suprisingly WEEZER didn't get dropped, cuz their following disappeared until they hype of their "Green" album and an almost hiatus. But they had created a CULT FOLLOWING with "PINKERTON". I'm not saying that "IN REVERIE" sounds like pinkerton at all, it's just a perfect example of how a band grows into a new sound and doesn't limit themselves by trying to write "Singles". If you've listened to this CD before and hated it, please try again, it's been about 3 years since it's release in 2003 and your ears and taste may have blossomed a bit. At least do yourself a favor and listen to "Where Are You?", wow, please do it now!!! As for other records I think that have not revieved enough credit as of yet, here's a small list: GLASSJAW "WORSHIP AND TRIBUTE" - Warner Bros. RX BANDITS - "Progress/The Resignation/And The Battle Begun" THIS IS ME SMILING "S/T" - The Vinyl Summer Recordings UNIQUE CHIQUE "It Never Fails Forever" - Alarm Clock Records COLOSSAL "Welcome the Problems" - Asian Man Records AMERICAN FOOTBALL "S/T" - Polyvinyl Records HOT ROD CIRCUIT "Sorry About Tomorrow" HEY MERCEDES "Everynight Fireworks"Read full review
Okay, so I am more of a punkrocker than an emo guy, but I absolutely loved all of their albums before this one- especially "Stay what you are" and the acoustic EP. Through the years, Saves the Day was getting increasingly better, and more popular- for that matter. In the months approaching the release of this album, I thought STD may have a Blink 182 type of explosion. Well, it was quite the opposite. The songs are VERY whiney and not catchy. It is probably a true Emo album, but that wasn't the direction STD looked to be going in. In recent years, STD has tried to go back to their roots, but can't seem to catch that fire they had on their first few albums.
I know that this is one of Saves the Day's lower rated albums' but this is by far my favorite one. It has the best melodies, I sing along to every song. I love it!
If you like Saves the Day already, or just emo in general, you will love this album. It's more of an emotional album than early STD, which is more punk. Personally, I think this is their best album.
this album really marked a change in saves the day sound with just simple rockish guitars and drums. at first i wasnt a fan but gave it a listen and i like it now. for a saves the day fan its a good album, but if you only like their old fast stuff then this is not for you
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