I listened to DAY6’s new album yesterday and thought — as I usually do with their albums — that just about each b-side was stronger than the title observe. Fortunately, the fellows are selling double titles this time and have shortly adopted up yesterday’s Inside Out with a video for album opener Dream Bus (꿈의 버스).
I nonetheless assume there are songs that might have made rather more fascinating singles. Solar Keep Asleep, Disco Day and My Means all have extra dynamic musical tales to inform. However within the realm of simple DAY6 rockers, I choose Dream Bus to Inside Out. The observe has a vaguely carnival-esque sound that takes me again to among the group’s 2015-16 work, which is the right approach to open a tenth anniversary album. It recollects their previous however confidently struts ahead, promising extra to return. I’m particularly keen on the swirling strings that lend the observe a jaunty, cinematic attraction.
With that mentioned, I nonetheless don’t assume Dream Bus measures as much as the band’s fullest potential. It looks like a pleasant reminder of their prowess and celebration of their legacy as an alternative of a daring new chapter. If I’m putting this on a “DAY6’s Best Hits,” it could immediately get dwarfed by so many different classics. So for now, it’s higher to take pleasure in Dream Bus as a welcome blast of positivity somewhat than overthink it or set your expectations unnecessarily excessive based mostly on previous efficiency.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-
