Customer Reviews

Daylight

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The first time I heard Needtobreathe was on Relevant magazine's podcast and thought their sound was amazing for a live performance. I couldn't get over how clear and moving the lead singer's voice was. and you could tell the passion they had for their lyrics, they provided the listener with a feeling of hope and rebirth. I couldn't stop listening to their songs "You are here" and "Shine On". I never buy an album unless I've listened to all of the songs, but after hearing a third song "Don't Wait for Daylight", the anticipation could not be held back. Just received my cd, and it is amazing. Every song is unique and has a powerful message to send. They've become one of my favorite artists really fast because of their refreshing sound and the beautiful voices. get this album, you will not regret it. Listen to some of their songs on purevolume or head to their site to hear "Haley" which has become another favorite of mine. "Lost" is also wonderful. If you love Switchfoot (which is just about everyone) and wanna hear something like it but also still manages to retain its own unique style, get this

Okay, so let me be frank when I say that I am not a Christian music listener. I'm sure we have a station here in DC, but I am not exactly looking for it. So, when I found this random band on iTunes I took a chance and bought the CD. I was totally blown away! They are so good. Really. You need to buy this CD.

I am a music lover, mostly of good indie bands. I loved Maroon5 before they were the big hit that they are, and I find this band to be just as good. The lead singer's voice is amazing, and incredibly emotional. I believe that he means what he's singing. The lyrics are really good too. I hate bad lyrics, don't you? In terms of favorites, Haley is probably my favorite on the album, but I really love You Are Here and Lost too. (honestly, I love them all, but no one ever believes that)

I'm going to see them in concert tonight. In Baltimore. Yes, I am driving almost 50 miles to see them. I've also conned all my friends into going! And, right now I'm still listening to the CD even though I'm going to hear it all again tonight! So, you know, buy the CD. :)

The Good
"Don't wait for Daylight" is rife with driving fuzzy riffs and a melodic chorus. During the vocal low parts, Bear Rinehart sounds a little like Chris Cornell (Audioslave). "Quit" relies on percussion and powerful melodies for the most part. The guitar kicks in for the hook. Catchy chord changes and a memorable chorus lead the mid-tempo track "Shine On." "Haley" is an acoustic ode to the love of Rinehart's life. The track builds with each verse, and the vocals are both enduring and encapsulating. The riffs are a little heavier on "Know it All," but they really play second fiddle to the commanding lyrics. The piano has long been an instrument that triggers emotions of sorrow, so it only makes sense to include it on "Over Now;" a song of heartbreak and sadness.

The Bad
You can tell they're just starting out.

The Verdict
Daylight is a decent collection of catchy, relatable, and inspirational songs. Even though the songs are enjoyable, you can hear that the group has room for improvement. If this is what they can do the first time out, it will be interesting to hear them two albums from now.

This album is my current favorite, and it's difficult to believe such a mature sound comes from a debut album! My kids rock out to "Quit," a 30-something friend favors "Don't Leave Just Yet," while my near-60 mother-in-law loves "Knew It All"...so there's something for everyone here. Also, the listener can decide whether to enjoy the rock sound or look for deeper meaning in the lyrics--or both! Those who are spiritually inclined will find plenty to savor, but those who just want great sound won't feel beaten over the head with a faith message. Bottom line: It's a solid album you'll find yourself humming--scratch that--singing aloud with after only a few listens. Definitely a keeper.

This is a nice album. It suprised me with the quality of the songs top to bottom, especially since I had never heard of them before. This was a 'find' through Pandora while looking for new music. It is nice when you stumble upon a new band unexpectedly. I highly recommend this album. It is just short of 5 stars for me but not because of anything lacking. I tend to reserve 5 stars for only a few of my select greatest albums (personal preference).

This is without a doubt one of the greatest CDs I own -- an AMAZING new artist who will undoubtedly be making waves nationally and internationally for a long time to come... I'd love to say if you love ____ then you'll love NeedToBreathe - but they have a sound and style that is all there own... soulful and inspiring rock... NO DOUBT A GREAT BUY

I bought this album on a whim and ultimately discovered one of my top ten favorite bands of all time (among the hundreds of artists' music I have listened to in my lifetime and among the 4600+ songs currently on my ipod). Needtobreathe is the complete package - awesome and unique lead singing, great songwriting and musicianship, and their lyrics have meaning. This album is awesome and as great as it is, their next album "The Heat" is even better! They are about to release their next album in July (just attended a concert of theirs for the second time where they announced it) and I can't wait to get it (they are also amazing live performers and they played several songs off the new album and they were great!).

This is one of the few CDs out there that you actually like every single song. And if you listen to them more than one time, they'll keep coming to you all day long. I was kind of skeptical when I read people saying that they love every song, but now I can confirm it myself. And this is NTB's first album! Can't wait to see what's next!

With honest lyrics, catchy melodies and solid production, this is easily one of the more enjoyable albums of the year...a great rock album deserving of repeated spins and high volume. Fantastic.

I bought this album for the song 'You are Here' but the rest of the album is great as well. 'You are Here' is the sixth song on the album but I had no problem listening to the first five tracks before hearing my song. This is a great debut from Needtobreathe. The voice of the lead singer reminds me of the lead singer for The Who.