Days Of The New

jack_bass_playerjack_bass_player Posts: 1,126
edited May 2009 in Other Music
Man... just incredible stuff.. Travis Meeks is fucking awesome.

Just listened to the first album all through whilst writing some bullshit essay... and it is definitely one of my favourite albums of all time.

I love how it's full acoustic yet doesn't have the usual slow, chilled out vibe of acoustic songwriters. And he plays amazing solos on the acoustic which I LOVE.

Any more love for Travis/Days of the New? :mrgreen:
2006 - Astoria, Dublin, Leeds
2007 - London
2009 - London, Manchester, London
2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
2011 - Alpine Valley x2
2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
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  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,574
    Great album but I always thought Travis was a douchebag. When the band broke up, he did ala Axl Rose and took the name with him which is why the other 2 albums barely got radio play and are almost forgotten about. I personally like Tantric which is Days minus Travis. Great album IMO.
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • Yeah I know a few Tantric songs they are pretty decent but nothing comes close to the first DOTN album for me.

    My favourite Tantric song is "The One" with Kevin Martin from Candlebox on it. I love Candlebox.
    2006 - Astoria, Dublin, Leeds
    2007 - London
    2009 - London, Manchester, London
    2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
    2011 - Alpine Valley x2
    2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
  • aicbonesaicbones Posts: 16
    Days' first album (Orange) is definitely awesome, got me into the band. But I'm actually more of a fan of the 2nd album (Green). Every time I'm in the mood for some Days of the New I always turn to the Green album. I just love the progression Travis made.

    I saw them in concert last year and I have to say it was up there with one of the best concerts I've been to. It was unlike any other experience. They played in a small club and I was right in front of the stage. Travis has such a unique presence. The band played a mix of acoustic guitar and orchestral pieces, like a cello, and he acted like a conductor to the rest of the band.
  • release30release30 Posts: 2,051
    Love the Green album...But wish the Days would have all stayed together...But Travis thought he was better than the band...Well he was wrong cause now Tantric is much better than Days now...
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • Just listened through Orange and Green AGAIN

    I think this is my new favourite work music. I can't believe I forgot how much I loved this stuff.

    My favourite DOTN song? "Now" from Orange, amazing acoustic guitar masterpiece.
    2006 - Astoria, Dublin, Leeds
    2007 - London
    2009 - London, Manchester, London
    2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
    2011 - Alpine Valley x2
    2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
  • Indian SummerIndian Summer Posts: 2,296
    Travis is a prick. He ruined a band that could have been great.
    "It's all happening"
  • release30release30 Posts: 2,051
    Travis is a prick. He ruined a band that could have been great.




    I'll have a shot of Maker's to that!!!!!
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • Travis is a prick. He ruined a band that could have been great.

    Spot on! I love the first album. It's acoustic but still heavy as hell! Great drumming on it too. They could've been huge but I think things like the Metallica support slot went to Travis' head!
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 2,848
    These albums need a vinyl treatment....
    1998 Dallas (7/5) 2006 San Fran (7/15,7/16) 2009 San Fran (8/28) 2010 Bristow (5/13) NY (5/21) 2011 Alpine Valley (9/3,9/4)
    2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
    2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)

    E.V. - 2008 Berkeley (4/8) 2012 Austin (11/9,11/12)
    Temple of the Dog - 2016 Upper Darby



  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 35,808
    anyone who refers to themselves as "Maestro" unironically has some ego issues. 
    Darwinspeed, all. 

    Cheers,

    HFD




  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,314

    For the first time on vinyl.

    Days Of The New (Vinyl)


    $72.21 CDN :o


  • ZodZod Posts: 9,941
    nice, will have to see if I can find a copy cheaper from elsewhere :)
  • Imagine if this guy could keep it together without the ego, addictions, etc.  Amazing voice, great band, and killer songs before he was 20 years old. Hope he can make a comeback someday. 
  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,314

    Days Of The New II (The Green Album) (25th Anniversary Edition) vinyl

    Feb 16th release date!

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