Dark New Day – New Tradition (Deluxe Edition)

By
Jeff M.
– June 25, 2012
Dark New Day will no doubt grab recognition from fans of the band & of the Nu-Metal genre

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

I think the term “Super Group” gets thrown around a lot these days, and it has been attached to Dark New Day for some reason. Yes the band has members from Sevendust, Stuck Mojo, and Evanescence but let’s be honest I don’t think the world at large will be remotely aware of or consider this a super gathering. That may be even more true after hearing the record. When I’m told that I’m listening to a super group I expect to be blown away, truthfully I was anything but. Unfortunately Dark New Day released a slick, well produced, formulaic radio rock album loaded with B-sides at best.

Normally I’d break down a few songs but as is the case with the majority of the Nu-Metal classification the music is arena built and so similar in sound it’s hard to distinguish one from another. Clint Lowery of Sevendust is probably the most recognizable name of all the band members, my question for Clint would be why have a side project that sounds so similar to his main band without the good tunes?

Dark New Day will no doubt grab recognition for the album and fans of the band and Nu-Metal will appreciate it for what it is, but I don’t see new fans waiting in line or rushing out to add this one to their respective libraries.

Nuff Said…

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Dark New Day – New Tradition (Deluxe Edition)

Track listing:

  1. Fist From The Sky
  2. Come Alive
  3. I Don’t Need You
  4. New Tradition
  5. Tremendous
  6. Sorry
  7. Take It From Me
  8. Caught In The Light
  9. Sunday
  10. Fiend
  11. Breakdown
  12. Burns Your Eyes
  13. Rising Sun
  14. Fiend
  15. That’s The Way You Want

May 22, 2012 – Warner Bros./Goomba Music

Get It Now: iTunes (Deluxe Edition) / Amazon (CD) / Amazon (MP3 Deluxe Edition)

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About Jeff M.

Jeff M. grew up in southern Alabama where he was a minority in his community for his open beliefs and love of Hard Rock & Metal. In his twenties, Jeff left the confines of his hometown and toured the southern United States as a drummer in a rock band. It was at this time that he began to develop his passion for beer & boiled peanuts. A passion that, along with his love of music would help to shape into the man he is today. In the battle between "The Road" and the love of his woman, his woman prevailed. So he married his sweetheart, packed his hellfire red Ford Ranger, and made his way to the Arizona desert, where still resided today. Jeff, formerly Maulermithel, began writing reviews and interviews for Little Rat Bastard in the fall of 2009 and has become one our primary regular contributors. Powered by Rooster Booster energy drink & his desire to rock he puts his opinions out there for the our readers consideration month after month.