His Name Was Yesterday His Name Was Yesterday

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Tracklist:
1) Where it Ends
2) Again and Again
3) No More Tomorrow
4) Killshed
5) Lost Our Way
6) Echoes of the Past
7) Memory of Me
8) In Hell
9) Strength in Separation
10) Face the Truth
11) It Always Ends in Fire
12) Goodbye to Yesterday


Release Date: 2010

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5
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Arielle Fields USER (1 Reviews)

November 5th, 2010 | 30 replies | 5,520 views

1 of 1 thought this review was well written

His Name Was Yesterday's self titled full length opens with the hard hitting, mosh friendly "Where It Ends" displaying extraordinary guitar work by guitarists Ron Lepine and Andy Watts, brutal drum beating courtesy of Mike Kauffman, powerful screams and chants induced by John Green and Charlie Beyer hamming it up on bass. In my opinion, this is the perfect track to open their first full length, self titled album with. There are angry tunes on this album, as well as mellow tunes. His Name Was Yesterday shows their true talent by being completely spine-crushing heavy at times, as well as being harmonious and symphonic at times. The opening riff in "Killshed" screams "this is going to be a real heavy track" and it sure does live up to that. There are a countless number of creative riffs and solos throughout the record, and Kauffman's drum fills are absolutely flawless. The sound and music of this record astonishes me to no end...beyond explanation.

Singer John Green exhibits phenomenal emotion with eloquent lyrics throughout the record, for example, in the radio-friendly, mellifluous track "Again and Again", lyrics such as "This fate seems empty yet again, I climb from where I fell, I won't live in this hell, I will overcome again and again"...shows that Green is pouring his heart out in the best way he can, through his lyrics. My personal favorite track on the album, "In Hell" begins with a familiar guest vocalist, Joe Cafarella of Niagara Falls legends, STEMM. The Green and Cafarella duo works out fantastically as it starts off with Cafarella "I've built my life from nothing" and Green finishing off "And I've given everything". The track is filled with similar 'take-turn' verses. Throughout the whole album, I am seriously beyond impressed by how well the music fits the lyrics. It's similar to a puzzle, the puzzle board are the lyrics, and the puzzle pieces are the guitars, drums and bass. In conclusion, the puzzle looks quite amazing when finished.

This album is absolutely an album the world should hear. In no way is His Name Was Yesterday a "generic metal" band. His Name Was Yesterday doesn't fit in a specific genre, nor do they generalize themselves. They demonstrate their musical abilities with such magnitude and glory, they are undefinable. If you enjoy variety with an insane amount of talent, listen to this album. With heavy, brutal tracks such as "Killshed", "Where It Ends", "Strength in Separation", "Echoes of the Past", and melodic, passionate tracks "Again and Again", "No More Tomorrow", and "Goodbye to Yesterday", there's something for everyone on this album. Caution while listening to "Killshed", you might get a sudden urge to headbang excessively.

In closing, do not underestimate His Name Was Yesterday. If you listen to their EP, "Witness To A Dying World", you may ask yourself, "Wow! Is that the same band?" They have grown tremendously in an indescribable way. They're on the right path to success, and will only continue to gain fans and gratitude around the world. As the music industry is declining and lacking in talent, hard work and heart in today's day and age, His Name Was Yesterday is a true gem in the music world, exposing true and real talent, unbelievable work ethic and truly putting their heart and soul into this record and what they do.

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ThirtySixChambers
November 5th 2010



7090 Comments


vicer exercisers

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Xenophanes
Contributing Reviewer
November 5th 2010



7997 Comments


Looks a suspicious amount like the art from "Let in Enfold You"....hmmm....

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ThirtySixChambers
November 5th 2010



7090 Comments


good point, strikingly similar

Crymsonblaze
November 5th 2010



2184 Comments


That's what I was just about to say.

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VicerExciser
November 5th 2010



8 Comments

Album Rating: 5

Yeah, the band is aware of the similarities, there's an AP article on it...check it - http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/art_is_hard_when_cover_art_and_merch_designs_seem_a_little_too_familia/

Josh D.
November 5th 2010



13906 Comments


I was thinking of that Senses Fail album cover.

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Xenophanes
Contributing Reviewer
November 5th 2010



7997 Comments


Has anyone actually read the review?

Josh D.
November 5th 2010



13906 Comments


She posted on the AP article too. Cool.

climactic
November 5th 2010



8205 Comments


what is this lol

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Xplisit
November 5th 2010



1187 Comments


im thinking this sucks

Xenophanes
Contributing Reviewer
November 5th 2010



7997 Comments


A girl who isn't someone's alt.....this is strange.

VicerExciser
November 5th 2010



8 Comments

Album Rating: 5

Don't knock it unless you've tried listening to it...

Xenophanes
Contributing Reviewer
November 5th 2010



7997 Comments


good review though

VicerExciser
November 5th 2010



8 Comments

Album Rating: 5

Thanks dude

TMobotron
November 5th 2010



4463 Comments


lol was so ready to comment on my art. not my style of music so i wont listen but good review

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PuddlesPuddles
November 5th 2010



3781 Comments


To be fair it is a pretty conventional idea, the artwork

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HaloDude442
November 5th 2010



614 Comments


I like this. It reminds me of a heavier Funeral For A Friend, which is awesome. Great review btw

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KTLL
November 5th 2010



87 Comments


This guy can't sing at all

Josh D.
November 6th 2010



13906 Comments


So this reviewer posts on AP articles on line, puts a review up here, and I found her Mediafire link to Anthropocentric. She all over my screen today and shiz.

Asiatic667
November 6th 2010



4593 Comments


Lol, cover art looks just like Senses Fail - Let it Enfold you



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