Following the release of Days Of The New's 1997 debut, the group's dictatorial frontman, Travis Meeks, fired all of his bandmates. Say what you will about Meeks's tactics, but the talented guy -- he's only 20 -- has expectations to meet after the success of DOTN's debut. The new lineup of Days Of The New is not an aesthetic re-invention of the group, but Days Of The New 2 is more multi-dimensional than its predecessor, which yielded several heritage rock hits. With Meeks's deep, stoic voice hanging like a storm cloud over a field of laborious, gloomy acoustic guitar textures, Days Of The New 2 retains the group's identity as a distant cousin of grunge. But the band has loosened up a little, having become savvy enough to weave violins and female backing vocals into the music. Meeks himself has matured, as well -- his lyrics now reveal more of his closely guarded heart.
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