Everyday Sunday's Wake up! Wake up!

CD: Wake Up! Wake Up!
Artist: Everyday Sunday
Year: 2007
Music Type: Punk Rock

*Lyrics/Songwriting: 8/10
*Instruments: 8/10
*Vocals: 7/10
*Message: 8/10
*Sound: 10/10

*Overall: 8.2/10

Comments: A very exciting band with a new sound and inspiration. After coming out with two cds that didn't bring much success, the band took a breather and prayed about their future. After much soul-searching, they came to the resolution of making their third cut with a new label. Produced by All Star United’s Ian Eskelin (Krystal Meyers, Stellar Kart) and mixed by legendary engineer J.R. McNeely (Relient K, Underoath), the resulting Wake Up! Wake Up! is charged by high octane energy. With crisp, clean power-pop in-fluenced guitar and drum riffs, Everyday Sunday has compiled 10 highly contagious radio-friendly tunes that remain artistically sound and sonically pleasing. This invigorating project is fronted by a trio of songs—“Let’s Go Back,” the album’s title track and “Take Me Out”—that hits fast and furious. Lead singer and primary songwriter Trey Pearson displays his growth as both a vocalist and lyricist on songs like “Find Me Tonight,” a heartfelt cry for God’s intervention. Most of the songs, however, deal with relationship issues, including some fun moments such as the autobiographical “I’ll Get Over It (Miss Elaineous),” a catchy 6/8 number about getting dumped. Personal favorites include Let' Go Back, Wake up! Wake Up!, Find Me Tonight, Apathy for Apologies, and Tell Me You'll Be There. Very recommended and belongs in all christians' music libraries.