Sure, it might look like a big deal as to why one wouldn't just change the name of the album themselves so it won't be recognized with the original, but that's still very irritating if you ask me. Now that I'm done with my rant, let's find out exactly why such a disappointing album came to be after a flawless one that is As Daylight Dies: The production and direction are bad. The production because of how the quality and how mainstream this album sounds like, and the direction because of how the music sounds lacking inspiration, sounding dull, not fulfilling in melodies and heaviness, and looks like the band lost touch with what they once incorporated. It's also pretty short compared to other albums, when the majority of the songs are below 3:30. Howard in Never Again makes this song belong to As Daylight Dies (NOT A GOOD THING), while the riffage and melodies sound generic. At least his unclean vocals sounded right just before Mike threw in one of his bass moments before the bridge, which sounds great. But all that doesn't make this song better. It's very repetitive with badly catchy riffs. One of the band's singles: Starting Over also sold itself as a mainstream song. The melodies are rather annoying, while Howard sounds unappealing. The Forgotten is just a heavy, mediocre song that kinda sounds southern. Another single: Reckoning, believe it or not, doesn't sound that bad. It's got great guitars and some awesome hardcore to blasting drums. But like the last track, it sounds mediocre. I used to like it back in the day, but now realizing it doesn't possess any quality. Like some of the annoyingly melodic songs in the beginning, A Light in a Darkened World is no different. It sounds lighter than most songs, but too forgettable as well. The Return is the first song on this forsaken album to showcase any quality. While it's atmospheric and the bass sounds great, as the guitars delivering great riffs and melodies, Howard once again capturing the moment with his baritone voice in the chorus, as he has had in the majority of As Daylight Dies. The length is also worth mentioning, giving this song some life and meaning. I Would Do Anything is how a heavy song from the band's standards should sound. The chorus becomes more melodic and atmospheric - that's the quality you should aim for. I liked how blasting the pre-verse was, before the second verse. You get different textures, and therefore the quality reveals itself. Save Me has a funny music video: Howard being captured by aliens.
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