Dark Sun (album) explained
| Dark Sun |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Dayseeker |
| Cover: | DayseekerDarkSun.jpg |
| Released: | November 4, 2022 |
| Length: | 39:42 |
| Label: | Spinefarm |
| Producer: | Daniel Braunstein |
| Prev Title: | Sleeptalk |
| Prev Year: | 2019 |
| Next Title: | Replica |
| Next Year: | 2024 |
Dark Sun is the fifth studio album by American post-hardcore band Dayseeker. The album was released on November 4, 2022, through Spinefarm Records and was produced by Daniel Braunstein.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Critical reception
Kerrang! gave the album 3 out of 5 and stated: "There are aspirations for grandiosity on tracks like 'Neon Grave', and the poignant 'Midnight Eternal' does hit hard, but by the time the obligatory, uninspired acoustic number 'Paper Heart' rolls in, you're feeling empty. Ultimately it's not a bad record, but it also doesn't leave much of an impact."
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]
Dayseeker
- Rory Rodriguez – lead vocals
- Gino Scambelluri – guitars, backing vocals
- Ramone Valerio – bass, backing vocals
- Mike Karle – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Spencer Stewart – guest vocals on track 7
Additional personnel
- Daniel Braunstein – production
- Henrik Udd – mixing, mastering
Imagery
- Ryan Sanders – art direction and design (Mdrn Dvsn)
Notes and References
- Dayseeker Announce New Album Dark Sun. Rogers. Jack. Rock Sound. August 30, 2022. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230507080620/https://rocksound.tv/news/dayseeker-announce-new-album-dark-sun. May 7, 2023. live.
- Web site: Dayseeker announce new album Dark Sun. Weaver. James. Distorted Sound. August 27, 2022. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230511223401/https://distortedsoundmag.com/dayseeker-announce-new-album-dark-sun/. May 11, 2023. live.
- Web site: Dayseeker Announce New Album, Dark Sun, Share First Single, 'Without Me'. Peacock. Tim. UDiscoverMusic. August 26, 2022. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230610051825/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/dayseeker-album-dark-sun-single-without/. June 10, 2023. live.
- Web site: Dayseeker Hits New Highs on 'Without Me' & Announces New Record Dark Sun. Aarons. Ricky. Wall of Sound. August 26, 2022. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230508215908/https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/08/26/dayseeker-hits-new-highs-on-without-me/. May 8, 2023. live.
- Dayseeker announces Dark Sun album + unleashes 'Without Me' music video. Glover. Nao. HM. August 26, 2022. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230508154726/https://hmmagazine.com/dayseeker-announces-dark-sun-album-unleashes-without-me-music-video/. May 8, 2023. live.
- Web site: BRB crying, because Dayseeker just released an emotional new song, "Without Me". The New Fury. August 26, 2022. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830154659/https://thenewfury.com/brb-crying-because-dayseeker-just-released-an-emotional-new-song-without-me/. August 30, 2022. live.
- Dark Sun. Dayseeker. Spinefarm. 2022. booklet. 2448327390.
