We are truly honored by the deep and thoughtful review from Thoughts Words Action, which calls our self-titled debut “one of the finest alternative rock experiences of the year.” It’s incredibly rewarding to have our songwriting, arranging, and production skills analyzed with such care.
A Fresh Yet Nostalgic Sound
The review captures the essence of what we strive for at The Garudio, noting our ability to embrace the “finest elements of alternative and indie rock” while incorporating ingredients from Brit-pop, power pop, and nineties rock. As the writer puts it, we’ve created a sound that is “distinctive, innovative, fresh yet nostalgic.”
Exploring the Tracks
Thoughts Words Action took a comprehensive look at the record, highlighting the emotional and sonic depth of each song:
“Every Single Day”: Praised for its clever arpeggiated chord progressions and sixties power pop energy, while meeting the latest trends in music production.
“Waterfall”: Recognized for its “nineties alternative rock” feel and dynamic rhythmic patterns that propel the song to new heights.
“Never Good Enough”: Cited as a magnificent ballad where the “vocals shine in the limelight,” perfectly balancing low, mid, and high notes.
“Driftin'”: They loved the “Southern rock feel” and the spektacular use of slide guitars and acoustic chord progressions.
“Pandemonium”: A standout for its “serene, otherworldly atmosphere” and the warmness of its cleverly assembled basslines.
“Melting”: Highlighted for its “experimental edge,” blending art-rock, post-punk, and power pop with tremendous power.
“History Man”: Described as a “beautiful amalgam of stacked instrumentation” where you can get lost in the guitar work.
“Reaper”: Cited as a “nearly psychedelic rock experience” with additive, hypnotic low-ends and reverby vocal harmonies.
“Wanna Fall In Love”: They loved the way it channels nineties alternative and shoegaze vibes with “catchy rock ‘n’ roll riffs.”
“Open Up”: Our closer was described as an “exceptional ballad” and an anthemic, catchy song that comes like a “breath of fresh air.”
Poured Heart and Soul
A massive thank you to Djordje Miladinović for recognizing that we “left no stone unturned” during the writing and recording process. Hearing that the album “sounds divine from scratch to finish” is the ultimate compliment as we continue our journey.
💿 Discover the Vibe
Ready to experience the “divine” sound for yourself? Stream The Daytime High on all major platforms today and find out why the critics are putting us on their radar.
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