Homesick by A Day To Remember

A Day To Remember

I will be genuinely surprised if A Day To Remember doesn't cross over into mainstream radio this year. Last summer saw them go from near anonymity to being one of the biggest draws on the Warped Tour, and they continue to be able to ride the success of Homesick.

"If It Means A Lot To You" slipped under my radar for much of the time I've been listening to this band. Reminiscent of "Broken" by Seether and Amy Lee of Evanescence, the acoustic, female duet placed at the end of the album seemed too cliche and ill fitted to the rest of the album. Slowly, I realized the song was the exact reason that cliche is perpetuated. When these songs work, bands across genres are inspired to pick up the acoustic and give their shot.

"Have Faith In Me" is the song on Homesick that best demonstrates the full range A Day To Remember play. Touching & personal at times and powerfully intent at others, the song is a much truer introduction to their style.

"The Downfall of Us All" is a fun example of what they've been and really are at heart. A pop-punk band that loved heavy rock, they tuned down their guitars, added double bass drum and roaring vocals to play the music they wanted to hear.