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This Day Forward

Transient Effects of Light on Water
2000
Eulogy

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Review by: Duk
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Published on June 13th 2003

We often speak of redundancy when it comes to musical genres. There are a lot of metal bands that sound the same, there are a lot of pop-punk bands that sound the same, there are a lot of emo bands that sound the same, and there are tons and tons of hardcore bands that sound the same.

Philadelphia's This Day Forward don't sound like anything you've heard before. Their LP of early material called "Fragments Of An Untold Story Born By Shunning The Opportunity" is pulverizing, brutal metalcore and it sounds like a lot of brutal, pulverizing metalcore that is out there today. It's killer, but it's not unique. With "The Transient Effects Of Light On Water" they break from the stale mold that is today's hardcore, and show why they are one of the best acts going today.

The band adds more melody to the songs, and the songs, well... they are amazing! Led by singer Mike Shaw, the band plays tight, heavy, yet genuinely beautifu hardcore music. The songs shake the very foundation of your soul. There are hundreds of men that sing in hardcore bands, and many of them scream till they are blue in the face. Yawn. Mike Shaw's screams are so filled with emotion and power you are left in complete headbanging amazement. The songs easilly roll into one another, in fact the first 6 tracks are some of the best...My Unbroken Reflection, Cupid's Diary, and Kissing Perfections Cheek are insane.

This Day Forward has this unique ability to weave structure changes into their songs wheter it be pulverizing breakdowns or melodic lullabys. The hard, heavy changes aren't in the vein of Dillenger Escape Plan, they are smooth, not crisp and crunchy. Take the epic song, and crowd favorite, If I Wore A Mask...this song is truly something to behold the way it seemingly gets heavier and heavier as it rolls along. Writing In Cursive is a beautiful song that also grabs you by the throat and shakes you around like a 900 lb gorilla. All of the songs are like this and This Day Forward has put their name on the map, and they are looking down at everyone else.

If you like brutal breakdowns, gutteral, soul-searing screams, as well as delicate harmonizing and tranquility go listen to this now. Also, This Day Forward is a sight to behold live...words can't describe it so I won't even try.



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    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 8:36 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    You simply can't get a better band then this.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 7:54 AM (EST)
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    guess what, so is my money http://www.trinitytc.com/888/casino-directory-2005.html

    Posted by letskissthesky10 on 2005-04-03 03:04:07
    My Score:

    this day forward is in my opinion the best band ever.

    this cd is amazing as well as everyhing else they've ever put out

    Posted by letskissthesky10 on 2005-04-03 03:03:49

    this day forward is in my opinion the best band ever.

    this cd is amazing as well as everyhing else they've ever put out

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at 3:03 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    first song is great, then what the fuck happens?????

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 12:23 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    tdf is aok.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 11:16 AM (EDT)
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    i've never actually heard this band so i dont want to make fun of them or anything, but i saw this album at a record store and laughed out loud when i read the song titles. these songs have some of the cheesiest names i have ever read. judging by that alone i assumed this band was some crappy emo pop band. judging by the review and comments however there pretty good so im gonna stop talking now

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 10:11 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    I love this band.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 3:21 PM (EDT)
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    he DOES have a mustache. Cool band, I just saw them with Haste.Although I wouldnt refer to them as "brutal" i would refer to them as damn good. They put on a good show as well.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 12:38 PM (EDT)
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    that dude went to penn state that sings in that there band. he gave himself a bloody nose on stage when they opened for Zao... that was pretty cool... he got blood in his hair and shit. it was wicked.

    Posted by porkpie on 2003-06-14 11:16:52
    My Score:

    interesting review. this album is awesome but i don't think that i ever would have described it like this. on a side note, though.. their new album entitled 'in response' is fucking incredible. check that out as well.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 11:15 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    this one's great, but the new one is weak as hell

    Posted by slippy on 2003-06-14 00:57:35
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    I honestly think that This Day Forward should be ruling the hardcore world right now. They play hardcore but in such a unique fashion that is more memorable than most bands. Their new cd better make them rule the scene.

    Posted by benz on 2003-06-13 23:25:37
    My Score:

    TDF is awesome. their have honed their skills thru years of playing local clubs and venues here in philly and they deserve all the success they're getting now

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 at 11:04 PM (EDT)
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    he kinda hs a light, scruffy goatee, but not a mustache.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 at 9:06 PM (EDT)
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    A mustache? I hope not...

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 at 5:21 PM (EDT)
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    doesnt the singer have a mustache?
    descent album....but ive heard better

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 at 4:20 PM (EDT)
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    that was such a beautiful review

    Posted by FortyMinutesWest on 2003-06-13 16:02:15
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    Good CD, stupid name.

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