Richard G.: Ever since the 2002 debut ‘No Reply’, the American doom outfit Daylight Dies does what none of their countrymen have been able to do: compete with the European greats like Amorphis, Katatonia or Paradise Lost in making strong, melodic, emotional heavy music. All of the subtlety, fragility and atmosphere that the bands this side of the great pond are able to create have been effortlessly recreated by the Americans throughout the years. And this is no different on their third full-length effort ‘Lost To The Living’.
Again the new Daylight Dies record has become a true doom gem in every sense of the word. Majestuously enthralling melodies, desperate and futile grunts or introspective desolate notes on the piano: all the ingredients are there for a great hour of drama and intense emotion. Atmosphere is the keyword yet again. It is exactly that sombre, dark atmosphere of a record like Katatonia’s ‘Brave Murder Day’ that is recreated, but with a little more hope at the end of the horizon owing to a set of powerful and catchy solos and melodies. It is a bit of a pity that the record is released at an unfitting time of the year, but that’s probably the only thing wrong with this release. Daylight Dies delivers a high quality doomproduct once again and I sincerely hope that these guys will make the effort to come and play live in Europe some time soon.
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