Track Listing

1. The Walking Wounded
2. They're Not Horses, They're Unicorns
3. Duality
4. Carry On
5. I and I
6. Choice Hops and Bottled Self Esteem
7. Head On A Plate
8. Dear Your Holiness
9. Landing Feet First
10. Thankfully
11. A Rite Of Passage
12. (Pop) Ular Science

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51715 in Music
• Released on: 2007-02-06
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

Another great album
This is one of the latest albums to be put out by Bayside on Victory Records and it is once again a great one by the band. They have always put out great music, if you like Bayside also check out A Day To Remember also on Victory Records.

Originality is not a curse!
I am not trying to start a fight or anything but I noticed one reviewer had compared Bayside to My Chemical Romance meets Panic at the Disco... That couldn't be further from the truth! Not that I am slamming on those two bands (Who I happen to like in their own way.) but Bayside has a sound that is unlike the majority of groups out right now. That's precisely the reason why they are great, they are a fresh sound in a market that is over inflated with bands exactly like My Chemical Romance and Panic at the Disco. If you are looking for something fresh and amazing pick up this album. If you are a new Bayside fan check out Sirens and Condolences, all Bayside is good that just happens to be my personal favorite.

'The Walking Wounded': Bayside's Best to Date
'The Walking Wounded' is Bayside's latest album, the first since the death of drummer John 'Beatz' Holohan.

As some have suggested, this album is 'softer' then previous Bayside albums. However, don't be fooled by that statement. This is the second album which lead singer/guitarist Anthony Raneri primarily wrote the lyrics for. These lyrics I feel are a true reflection of his life. An example of this are songs like 'Dear Your Holiness'. In a journal that kept up with the recording process of this album, Raneri mentioned his frustration with religion and the possible existence of God. That frustration ultimately evolved into 'Dear Your Holiness'.

Another big factor is the fact that Raneri was engaged, about to be married, to his current wife. For someone in this state to have the same harsh lyrics, like the ones featured on 'Bayside', is just hard to imagine. That is not a knock on the album or Raneri as a songwriter at all. I feel these songs are great because of the deep, emotional lyrics that may have been inspired by this part of his life. This album is an example of how you have to let it all out when trying to make a great album. Listening to the album top to bottom, it appears that no emotion is left out.

Aside from the deep, meaningful lyrics on this album, the general sound is quite pleasing. The debut for Chris Guglielmo as drummer was a good one. They may not be the most unique drum beats, but they are definitely good ones. They seem to go with the general feel of the lyrics that are in the song. Another thing to note is the guitar work. Jack O'Shea remains in my mind, a very underrated guitarist. His solo on the first song, 'The Walking Wounded', was astounding. The producers simply let the man go crazy. Also to mention are how the guitars flow well with the lyrics. My personal favorite is the way they are used in the second song 'They're Not Horses, They're Unicorns'. They are heavy and rough, just as the lyrics seem to be.

Although this may not be the harshest Bayside album, even a bit soft, I still feel it is their best to date. The emotion that went into the album is second to none. Raneri has evolved as a songwriter right before listener's eyes. He has learned to let all of his emotions flow into the music, which is the reason this album is a must-hear to those who want emotional music written from the heart.