A Day To Remember, from Ocala – Florida was only formed four years ago. In these four years they released already two records. One on Indianola Records and one on Victory, which I received.

 

It’s no secret the genre emo is all hyped these days. Maybe that’s why A Day To Remember names their music pop-mosh. Pop stands for the poppy-emo part and mosh for the metal(core) influences. For Those Who Have Heart starts with an up-tempo punk rhythm. But these up-tempo punk parts are easily followed up by old-school basic metal riffs. Another combination to personalize the genre.

 

Still, everything I hear on For Those Who Have Heart is very predictable. I feel it doesn’t go that deep. Artists can do that on purpose or it can even be a goal. But I think A Day To Remember should distinguish themselves. They could make it all less standard or maybe just a bit more diverse. Now it’s just average. Too bad when I think they just have to make this small step to gain more originality.

 

But as there still is a huge group of teenagers digging this stuff, and more important, the band enjoying doing something what has already been done a million times before…fine. Then they have chosen the right name. Remember this day, when it’s only one of their nine day’s wonder.

 

Love Maurits