First of all, there’s this nice clear voice expressing the sadness that might come from a broken mirror/life. "Mirrors" from Mapping an Invisible World is a nice combination of crisp rhythm, tasty background sound and quality rock.
Days Away, variously described as experimental and as rock, has a new EP - Ear Candy for the Headphone Trippers. "Wish," from that EP, has a bit quicker pace but is really no more complex. With this tune there is some remnant of the old British and east coast pop. Good enough.
The band consists of Keith Michael Goodwin – guitar/vocals, Michael Arnold – drums, Chris Michael Frangicetto – bass, Bryan Michael Gulla – keyboards and Russian boy dances, and of course Claims – outlandish claims. You figure it out! Goodwin and Arnold apparently have a new project called Castles. Listen for something good from that effort as well. These are serious musicians.
It is difficult to choose a favorite tune from a band that is relatively new to the listener, but I would have to go with "T Klines Decline" from Mapping an Invisible World. This listener is partial to intellectual, controlled rock ballads and this tune qualifies. After all, the group does quote Hermann Hesse on their site. Perhaps a majority of Days Away fans will feel the same way. Listen up!
Days Away at MySpace
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