One of the most popular and prominent local bands, Feels Like Sunday, has an amazing amount of talent and humility. The band has released two albums. The first was Tedious Bliss, and just this August, Leaning Against the Wind came out.
Leaning Against the Wind is a remarkable album, despite the poor production.
The band recorded it with a friend, Brendan Carr, a novice in the local recording industry. It sounds live, as if it was recorded in a garage or basement - appropriate for a local band that depends on the support of its fans at live gigs.
Still, the album is consistent and solid. Each song has different influences, like "Pendulum" which has a 311 feel and slightly punk-driven vocals and riffs. The song "To Be Human" has a swinging, jazzy beginning and launches right into a hard rock chorus.
The whole album has a shifting momentum - one minute you think you can relax, and the next you're blasted by ear ringing guitar riffs and heart-pounding drums. The vocals are original, from the heart and pure - no engineering needed.
Leaning Against the Wind has the same energy as the last album, but with a more rock and less of a pop feel. The harder rock energy in Against the Wind can be attributed to the departure of Feels Like Sunday's original bassist Zach Taylor. The band added Matt Michealson shortly after and became a slightly different band with a slightly different style.
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