In their debut LP, ‘Echoes of Tomorrow’, Killing Daisies brings driving guitars, melodic bass, passionate vocals, and hypnotic drums together to deliver a unique sound. With beautiful mixing, these elements blend together to form an album that is personal, energetic, passionate, and hopeful.
In a more mature sound than their EP, ‘Break the Silence’, Killing Daisies is planting their flag in the punk-adjacent scene.
The opening track, “Against the Wolves”, starts off quieter, but quickly opens up into an energetic anthem about putting up a fight against overwhelming odds, introducing the theme of hope that resonates throughout the album. It then seamlessly moves into “Downfall“, the lone single from the record, where Killing Daisies sings about change – particularly how the things we face shape us.
The energy stays at a 10 as the album progresses, speaking of standing tall in the face of hardships, pulling yourself together when it feels like you are falling apart, and looking towards the future. Killing Daisies sees a future where things are better, and shares that vision with us through clean vocals, catchy melodies, and powerful instrumentals.
It closes on a high note with “Resilience”, my favorite track on the album. “Resilience” leans more towards the pop punk space, and tells of building strength within yourself even when you can’t see the light in front of you.
Rating: 4/5 stars
Overall, this is a strong album and an excellent debut. This band is on an upward trajectory, and I look forward to seeing where they land. If the state of the world today fills you with dread and despair, this album is recommended listening to inspire hope and to encourage work towards a future that works for everyone.
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Daniel Faison is a bassist, Dungeon Master, husky-owner, and chemical engineer who believes that art should enrich, teach, and stretch. You can find his other music reviews on Musicboard.
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