Written by Carl Lombardi
Wednesday, 26 October 2005
Bayside is a band who I saw perform live about 2 years before they released their self titled sophomore album. The CD takes their sound of basic rock and sprinkles in some punk to create a very simple yet addictive sound. It really is amazing for someone who has been a fan for so long to see how the band has grown. Most of the songs are about life’s ups and downs, usually more the downs. At times the singer seems almost suicidal, but it works with the music. The guitars are done methodically, and the bass keeps up with the songs and provides a good background sound to the music. Lastly, the drums really keep the beat well and provide a quality base that the other members of the band seem to feed off of. In closing, Bayside’s sophomore album is free of the “sophomore jinx” that plagues many bands. Hot Tracks- “Tortures of the Damned”“Don’t Call me a Peanut”“Half a Life”Rating- 8.5/10
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