Zakk Wylde, of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society fame, is somewhat of a guitar wildman, yet he's been known to say that the true test of musicianship is in an acoustic setting. "The acoustic guitar kicks my ass every time," he says. This isn't Saves the Day's first venture into the realm of acoustic music. In the early days, when they were still touring with hardcore bands, they released an EP of original acoustic tunes (and one awkward cover) before it was trendy to do so. This time they've revisited some old favourites with stripped down arrangements. Some choices– "Freakish" from Stay What you Are, "In My Waking Life" from In Reverie– seem obvious choices. What I'm thankful for is inclusion of tracks that were originally pretty loud and fast and hard to follow for the uninitiated. The reworking of "You Vandal" is especially poignant, as it showcases a sweetness that's traded for energy in the original. On solo performances of "Waking Life" and "Sell My Old Clothes, I'm Off to Heaven" (the latter especially), Chris Conly shows the strength of the songs, as they sound like they've always been meant for a lonely acoustic guitar.

For more information,visit Wikipedia.

Related Links:

Saves the Day Official Website

Buy This Album