Days Away "Mapping an Invisible World" (Fueled by Ramen)
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Thursday. Jun 23, 12:38 AM
Pop rock that comes from and aims for the heart.

After numerous attempts and struggles to get this record out and into stores, I believe Fueled by Ramen made a wise decision in picking up Days Away. Keith Goodwin’s vocals make their mark in the first track, “God and Mars,” being up front, in your face, and sincere. They go along perfectly with the heavy guitar intro, accompanied by a bit of intentional feedback. His voice carries with it a sense of stability, making the listener feel an inner connection with Goodwin as they receive his smooth delivery. Later in the album, we hear heavy guitars going back and forth as if they are in conversation with one another, adding a bit of a rock feel to the music. The keyboard parts add dynamics to the mix, helping Days Away expand within their genre. “Mirrors,” another personal favorite, is a bit more cynical and shows some of the band’s stronger songwriting skills.

The overall production of the record helps make it what it is. Neal Avron (Yellowcard, Everclear, Fall Out Boy) helped strengthen it by creating a huge sound, yet maintaining the older, laid back feel of Days Away’s work. It is obvious that in making this record, the band was not focused on producing a hit single: they were more focused on writing music simply because it is what they love to do. Mapping an Invisible World comes across as pure, honest, and rich in the sense that the band has created something entirely from their hearts. Overall, the album is a strong release: one with potential all over it.
www.daysawaymusic.com
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Nina Hichak

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