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The CD comes on; a typical grunge-rock sound comes out. It’s almost Soundgardenish. The song keeps going. It sounds a little more like Soundgarden. That can’t be though, because Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron are playing with Wellwater Conspiracy, and Chris Cornell is recording with Rage Against the Machine. BAM! The second song starts, the electric guitar from the first song is gone, and the acoustic guitar takes the CD forward.
The Red Album is Days of the New’s third release. It is a well-pieced, well-written combination of their first two releases. The first album, known for its flawless acoustic guitar riffs, and the second, known for its orchestral intros and outros.
Although the band has gone through some line-up changes, primarily after the first album, Travis Meeks certainly still knows how to bring the house down, both on CD and in concert.
This release has not fallen into the mainstream like the Yellow Album, but the songs are just as creative — if not more. “Never Drown” is a song that displays this energy. The driving chime on the triangle draws the attention to the song. The musical talent of the band does the rest, ending on one of the Travis Meeks signature orchestral outros. “Fighting with Clay” is another track that tantalizes the senses. The confusing notion of if the guitar as acoustic or electric is enough to drive one mad.
For those who like their rock and roll to contain more than what is given to them by MTV –- and who love to listen to the talent of phenomenal musicians — this CD is for them.
