As Life Passes You By

5 Days Ahead | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 19, 2002)
• Original Release Date: December 28, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B0000842ZN
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #650,522 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Caller #5

2. Another Wasted Year

3. Remember Me

4. Burn This Scrapbook

5. Goodnight New Brunswick

6. Famous Last Words

7. So Much For Plan A

8. Market East

9. When You Cry

10. Valentine

11. One Second Late

12. Afraid To Say This

13. My Best Friends

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

5 Days Ahead is an emo/pop-punk band based out of Horsham, PA. The band formed in early May of 2001 when the band’s current drummer, Kevin, and bass player, Andrew, were in search for discovering new band mates to form a band with. Once finding Pete Saunders to play guitar, and Jesse Sandler to play second guitar, and a talented lead vocalist, Chris Lawrence, the new group was ready to start their career as an up-and-coming band. After only two months of practicing together, the band then headed into the recording studio for their first time. Thanks to producer, Walt MeCleary, at Groundhog Recording Studios (Holland, PA), their debut CD/EP, "Broken Dreams and Pictures of You," was released in November of 2001. This CD would not have been recorded and pressed if it weren’t for the financial support of fellow friends and family members who wanted to hear "good" recordings of the band. Thanks to amazing fans, 900 out of 1,000 copies of this CD/EP was sold indepen! dently, all within only one full year.

After the release of "Broken Dreams and Pictures of You," 5 Days Ahead went through a slight structural change in the band’s instrumental line-up. Jesse, the second guitarist, was replaced by the current second guitarist, Mike Merring. After Mike joined the crew, the band’s sound progressed even more, allowing the band to jump to dimensions that they never believed would become reality. Following this critical stage, the band consistently played shows every weekend; 5 Days Ahead performed on average, eight to ten times per month. Not one, but two shows a week was the normal schedule for all five members. Due to the fact that Kevin was still in high school, and full-time jobs were in effect for the remaining band members, the band was unable to tour at the time. However, future tour plans are being considered, and details are continuing to be worked with.

With over 75 shows under their belt (December, 2002), the band has since gone on to bring its exceptional talent and driving energy to the stages of many venues, including schools, churches, VFW’s, talent shows, and "Battle of Bands’" throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding communities. In addition, 5 Days Ahead has shared the stage with both large and small bands, including: The Starting Line, Coheed and Cambria, Don’t Look Down, Brand New, The Rocking Horse Winner, The Early November, Punchline, Glasseater, and Days Away. Because of the wonderful crowd response the band received after playing numerous shows throughout the northeastern region of the U.S., the members of 5 Days Ahead remained motivated, and hungry for future success. A decent northeastern and national fan base has been established, as it continues to grow to date.

In February of 2002, the band received word that a new record label was interested in working with the band.With the financial and friendly support of PumpkinEater Records, new elements were added to the band such as t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, and last but not least, promotion throughout the country and various parts of the world. All the members of 5 Days Ahead agree that this label is an exceptional label to be a part of; they continue to do an excellent job of expanding the roots of the young, yet established, band.

With the extraordinary sound production work of Vince Ratti at The Skylight (Fairless Hills, PA), 5 Days Ahead was able to finished recording, mixing, and mastering a 13-track full-length follow up CD titled, "As Life Passes You By," under the guidance and support of their new label.

With a strong and growing history, 5 Days Ahead remains to "reach high for the sky;" They want their dreams of today, to be successes of tomorrow. Numerous listeners agree that one day this will happen. With the help of their supporting friends, family, and fans, their dreams just may come

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I HEART 5 DAYS AHEAD, July 17, 2004

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Dave Lovett (Milford, Delaware USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As Life Passes You By (Audio CD)

5 Days Ahead is a band that rocks the East Coast and the West Coast at the same time. The CD "As Life Passes You By" is one of the best CD's I ever bought. It ranges from Pop-Punk, Emo, & blends of screamo. Chris Lawrence is one of my favorite song writters which he proves why on this CD, he writes from songs about heart break to having a great time with your friends. My favorite song on the CD would have to be the song "Afraid To Say This" which you can hear the acoustic verson on the Pumpkineater Records Comp. If you have extra money pick up "Broken Dreams and Pictures Of You" which is the first CD by this band. I own both and there isnt a day that I dont rock out to them both.(...)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great vocals, lyrics, and tight diverse songs, July 4, 2003

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Miller (Milford, DE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As Life Passes You By (Audio CD)

while these guys aren't the most innovative emo band to hit the scene, you still can't deny the catchiness of their songs and the broad vocal range, and conviction that singer chris lawrence (who, btw, does stay in key..) brings to them, particularly w/ the falsetto vocal lines in 'afraid to say this' which are also backed by honest eloquent lyrics. Plus for all you zolof fans (i'm not a fan in particular, but, i think i'm the minority)there's a duet between the lovely rachel minton and chris lawrence which is pretty amazing. If you're an avid emocore fan, this album won't disappoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars famous last words, April 14, 2003

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shaun jordan (allentown, pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As Life Passes You By (Audio CD)

I have heard a lot of new punk bands, but there is something different about 5 days ahead. something just caught me that the other 9,000,000 bands lacked. Famous last words is probably the best song of this album, but don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the rest of the album. Good buy, but don't take my word or anyone elses word for it, buy it if you like it, not cuz someone else said it was cool!!!