There’s always beauty in music that has been tested through time—the foundation is strong, the sound is tested, and the musicality has already been established. This is what the Los Angeles-based “The Daytime High” has to offer as they release their highly anticipated self-titled album on September 13th, 2024. This music will make you think, let you enjoy its sound, and will absolutely teach you lessons from the band’s perspective.
The album opens with the track “Every Single Day.” It establishes the sound of the band from the get-go. It has an uplifting tone that is composed of acoustic guitar and nice-sounding drums, which is consistent throughout the whole collection. “Waterfall” soon follows with the same consistency. This track is a reflection of wanting to take control of their lives like the waterfall that controls the fall of the body of water.
“Driftin‘,” on the other hand, is a powerful track that bears melodic and easy-to-remember lines. With its simple structure, it was an easy listen. This track is about change and how constant it is—it’s about when something weakens, something needs to be strong, and all the related things that go along with this type of complexity in life. “Never Good Enough” is a track that is packed with certain resignation throughout the track. It’s about trying and not being good enough, and yet, by the end of this track, it also offers hope that after everything, slow steps at a time, things will get better.
“Pandemonium” is a great track that certainly talks about life and how, at times, we fail yet we do it gracefully. It’s about trying. It is also a great track that reminds you that you don’t have to stand alone when life is in chaos. Find peace, and it shall come. “Melting” offers a fresh sound from this whole collection. It features this upbeat sound with some synths to accentuate the great tone of the track. This time, it carries a much darker message, which discusses a life that is full of lies and decay. Moreover, “History Man,” “Reaper,” Wanna Fall in Love,” and “Open Up” are also released along with all these great tracks on this album.
Ultimately, The Daytime High is a very easy listen. With its simple structure, it creates a powerful and memorable impact on the listeners. It connects deeply to the listeners, and this is because of the strong foundations that the band has developed over time. It is well-written—the lyrics are simple yet carry strong messages of loss, dark humor, and some issues that will make you think of your existence. It is well-produced—the structure was so easy to remember; it is melodic and catchy, which apparently brings in an uplifting vibe while carrying some mystery to its themes.
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
