September 30, 2009

From Noisecreep

'Powerful' and 'Beautifully delivered.' Those are two ways that Dead by Sunrise listener Cheryl Cavanagh of London, describes the band's latest single, 'Let Down,' in a review she wrote about their debut album, 'Out of Ashes.' "As we continue to listen we get to a song that I have heard many times live, a song I was reluctant to listen to again, 'Let Down,' only now it sounds finished, and is more powerful and beautifully delivered," Cavanagh writes. The song is one of 12 songs that will appear on 'Out of Ashes,' the debut by the band that features lead singer Chester Bennington, best known for his work in Linkin Park. Noisecreep is premiering the song.

Liza Woods of New York said 'Let Down' is a testament to the talents of the remaining members of Dead by Sunrise -- Julien K's Ryan Shuck (guitar, backing vocals), Amir Derakh (guitar, synth), Brandon Belsky (bass guitar) and Elias Andra (drums) and also Anthony 'Fu' Valcic (keyboards).

"Then there is 'Let Down,' which starts off a lot more ambient and definitely is a lot more Julien K-inspired," she writes. "This song, along with 'Give Me Your Name,' are the two tracks that really highlight how talented Shuck, Derakh, Belsky, Andra and Valcic are."

Melissa St. John of Los Angeles called that song, as well as 'Too Late' and 'Walking in Circles' "slower, deeper, often darker tracks." "These are strategically placed on the album to remind you that Dead By Sunrise doesn't have to barrel through fast-paced songs to emulate emotional pain, struggle or anguish," St. John writes. "These tracks convey their emotions through slower tempos, unique guitars and synths and moving lyrics." Overall, St. John recommends the album as a must-buy for music fans.

"As 'Out of Ashes' takes you on a journey, you experience a full circle of emotions from angst, to healing and finding love," she writes. "Although a lot of the album is deep and dark, it still manages to feel like a breath of fresh air with the unique sound, variety and honest lyrics. I recommend picking up Out of Ashes on [Oct. 13]."

From Music is Amazing

Out of Ashes is a beautifully crafted album which skillfully takes the listener on a whirlwind trip through Bennington’s remarkable trials of recent life. He lays bare his deepest, most personal moments from when he hit rock-bottom, through his pain and suffering and to his discovery of new love and the process of healing. Chester Bennington, with the help of his band mates, has managed to create a completely new sound, a sound very different from Linkin Park – something that is often very difficult to achieve when starting a new project.

It really is refreshing to hear such honest lyrics which don’t have to be deciphered through daftly constructed metaphors. The meaning and message of each track is clear yet the listener still has room for their own personal interpretation. To any fan of pure honest music, whether you like Linkin Park or not, I suggest you pick up this album on October 13th, I know I will.

From Music 4 U and Me

This is the debut album of Chester Bennington's side project "Dead By Sunrise". the album begins with Fire, which is a song about losing someone you love and how to deal with that. The song is personal to my heart because I know how it feels and I have to deal with that now so it's like one of my new lifestory songs lol. Other highlights are first single Crawl Back In which is a good rock track.

Also Let Down is amazing it is about a ex that wants you back while you don't want because you know how it will end, you are afraid that it will end like the last time. Also My Suffering which is a track similair to Given Up (not lyrical) from linkin park is amazing. Walking in Circles is my last favourite and it sounds epic it could be sued for a lot of movies and is like the best song tight with Let Down.

1. Fire 5/5
2. Crawl Back In 5/5
3. Too Late 4/5
4. Inside Of Me 4/5
5. Let Down 5/5
6. Give Me Your Love 3/5
7. My Suffering 5/5
8. Condemned 3/5
9. Into You 3/5
10. End Of The World 4/5
11. Walking In Circles 5/5
12. In The Darkness 4/5
13. Morning After (Bonus Track) 5/5
Album ratings: 4/5