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Everyday Behavior

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I first saw this group in L.A. and immediately ordered the CD. "Everyday Behavior" really does "Got It All".....pacing is great from "New Day" through "Pennslyvania" two of my favorites. There is an immediate link with several of the songs that only gets stronger the more I hear them. Great rhythm and poetic lyrics in many of the cuts...especially "Perfect Mess" and "The War" which I'm still not sure I understand. I particularly like the intros and endings...Melee doesn't drop you on your head and run into the next cut. Don't worry about comparing the CD to anything else...it has an organic and improvised quality all its own. No ambivalence here...I really think it's a great find....and a nice surprise!

I've been following Melee's music since their high school beginnings and I can easily say that this is their best outing yet. Forget the fact that they've been signed to Sub City and that their music finally comes through clearly on a well produced CD - their musical talent has evolved in every aspect. Chris and Rick's songwriting has improved and includes more range and instruments (in part thanks to a bigger recording budget.) Their new drummer Mike is amazing and when added to Ryan's already stellar bass, there's a firm rhythmic backbone that the band has never really had before.
This CD is filled with great original tracks with a few classics thrown in here and there. One of the highlights is the 2 minute track "Composure" which was tacked onto the end of the final song on the album ("Composure" was originally recorded on their self produced 2002 album "Transmission".)
One of the best new songs on "Everyday Behavior" is "The War". It's a great song that both old and new Melee fans will appreciate. It's a perfect example of how far their music has come when compared to even their previous album "Against the Tide".
Indie rock fans will not be disappointed.

Fresh sound. "Got It All," the first song, kicks it off with an early 90s style pop/alt rock but with a harder edge. Great lyrics too. Especially check out "Mestizos Love Song."

Varied cadence and style throughout. Compare "The War's" upbeat pop to the melodious and more measured pace in "Perfect Mess." "Pennsylvania" closes with soft blues - almost a throwback riff, with good harmony in the final crescendo. If you stick around, the bonus jam has great classic rock guitar licks.

Melee is going to be through NY on warp, and I'm hoping to see some extended jams in concert. Great kickoff album - I think Melee will be around for a while once these OC guys get the word out.

This is the best new band I've heard in years. Their music is fantastic and they are great in concert. I definitely recommend this CD.

Melee's Everyday Behavior exceeds all possible expectations! The album demonstrates the band's flexibility and diversity of sound. Some of the songs have a true blues feel while others convey the best of rock n roll with an alternative bent. The lyrics are extremely thoughtful and poetic, which makes Melee stand out from the crowd of other new bands on the market. The maturity and insight of the lyrics to The War and the alluring chorus of Perfect Mess will undoubtedly catch your attention.

This is a high quality album through and through. I'd enthusiastically recommend it -- be the first of your friends to be "in the know" about Melee before they become hugely famous. Not to mention, you'll enjoy one heck of an album!

I think Melee should have more airtime on the radio because there songs are excellent. I was recently at the warped tour in Camden, New Jersey and they played so great. They were so energetic on the song "the Curse" that they kicked over chairs and even Chris the lead guitarist had his back on the ground playing the guitar. If you enjoyed this album then I suggest you get "Hopelessly Devoted vol.5" with the cheap $4.00 pricetag and a previously unreleased track by Melee it's a great deal for Melee fans. Oh yeah and Melee was so nice the whole band signed my copy of "Everyday Behavior" for free!! < TRACKs 2,5,7,9 and oh yeah 1 rule>

This cd is very well made and one of the best I have heard in years. A must-have for any cd collection.

This is a great great great disc. It is easy listening without being love-obsessed, or morbid and depressing like so many emo-type bands can be as they wring their hearts out. This cd is mood lifting! the lead singer has a wonderful way of embellishing vocals that by any other singer, might be boring, and they have a sound that is their own!! a new favourite.

This cd is one of my favorites that I have ever bought. I saw Melee in concert last night and they rocked it! I also got to meet the guys afterward and they are awesome down-to-earth guys that were so happy to sign my cd. Great group of guys that produce some amazing music. Check this cd out!

I cannot say enough about this band. I saw them live and fell in love with them on the spot, bought the CD and listen to it non-stop. Surprising because it's not my usual style of music as I'm usually into Atreyu, Greeley Estates, Funeral for a Friend, The Used, Slipknot...harder stuff. Chris's beautiful, beautiful voice backed by the bands great musical talents provides a surreal experience. Music Utopia. Love them.