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Mayday

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 6, 2003)
• Original Release Date: May 6, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bar/None Records
• ASIN: B00008XEQL
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #463,197 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars More fascinating music from former Lullaby members, July 25, 2003

By	Joseph A Kauzlarich (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are as fascinated by Ted Stevens' music as I am you will find another treasure within their new album. There's more great lyrics, some interesting songs, more support from the Saddle Creek guys (but no lead vocals with Conor Oberst this time). The album is somewhat more low-key than the previous effort but similar in style and quality.

If you have never heard Mayday, or Ted Stevens' previous band Lullaby for the Working Class, it is a depressed indie rock, with a touch of country or folk. Stevens' voice is deep and sad and he has a knack for powerful song climaxes. His lyrics are insurpassable, complex and like poetry. The songs are sophisticated and unorthodox.

Common complaints about Mayday is that they are boring and Stevens' voice is annoying, so buyer beware. However I think patient and thoughtful listeners would agree that this is not true. I would recommend Lullaby's Blank Warm as a powerful introduction to Stevens' style.

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, July 24, 2003

By	Dan (Oregon) - See all my reviews

Some bands are suited to lo-fi recording techniques. Some are not. Mayday is not. Yet for some reason, after an absolutely stunning debut, they opted to record this album with a gritty, lo-fi sound... And it just plain doesn't work.

That said, the songs themselves are quite solid. They lean more towards a country/bluegrass vibe (rather than the genre-busting, unclassifiable sound of their previous album), which could be good or bad depending on your personal tastes. However, even if these were the best songs ever written, they wouldn't be able to overcome the crappy production. It's quite frustrating to hear what you know is a good song, but be unable to enjoy it because the low-quality recording is mashing everything together into tuneless noise.

Basically, this is a worthwhile purchase if you absolutely love Mayday, and are willing to fight through the noise in order to appreciate the songs. Otherwise, spend your money on something more enjoyable.

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4.0 out of 5 stars DA BOMB!, July 14, 2003

By A Customer

WOWIE ZOWIE! That's all I have to say about this!