'Homesick' Review

My sister and I always listened to different music. She usually sticks to rap and hip hop, and I stick to alternative rock. I never really listened to A Day to Remember on my own because at first I didn't get it. Oddly enough, my sister got me into A Day to Remember, and the first album she showed me was Homesick. People are usually like I was when they first listen to A Day to Remember. They don’t understand the meaning of the lyrics and where the band gets them from. A Day to Remember adds howling into their music. This type of music actually usually scares people. But if you really take time to listen to what the song is about, their music is pretty good. Especially their album Homesick. “While the music industry scrambles to discover the next big thing, A DAY TO REMEMBER has been becoming it, showing that with the right amount of hard work, strong songs, an unfaltering self-belief, and that indefinable spark of something really special, anything is possible.” [Source]

Below is a full list of the songs you can find on the album.

1] The Downfall Of Us All
2] My Life For Hire
3] I'm Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?
4] NJ Legion Iced Tea
5] Mr. Highway's Thinking About The End
6] Have Faith In Me
7] Welcome To The Family
8] Homesick
9] Holdin' It Down For The Underground
10] You Already Know What You Are
11] Another Song About The Weekend
12] If It Means A Lot To You

I was asked to do an evaluation on an album, restaurant, or a food or drink product. I chose the A Day to Remember album 'Homesick' because it means something to me. The first thing I need to do before evaluating the album is give my criteria. What good is an evaluation without one? My Criteria • Pumps you up when listening to it [1 Point] • Makes you feel good [1 Point] • Good to listen to in any mood [1 Point] • Good sound quality [1 Point] • Easy to identify what is being said [1 Point] • Good amount of songs on the album [1 Point] • Motivational [1 Point] I consider the album to be successful if it meets at least 6 out of 7 of the points. The album met 6.5 points out of 7. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and even people I don’t know. The album is very motivational and puts you in a good mood, as well as sounds great. One drawback is that it isn’t always easy to identify what is being said in the lyrics. Besides all that, the album is definitely a good one to listen to, especially if you’re feeling the need to feel awesome. And if you wanna feel like a rockstar.

Does the album fit the criteria? I would say so. Pumps you up when listening to it This album definitely does so. Most of the songs on the track list are fast-paced, and have awesome beats. [1 Point] Makes you feel good The album definitely would make you feel good. With the awesome beats and quick pace, you feel good just by being able to keep up with it! I myself feel amazing when I can sing along to the lyrics. [1 Point] Good to listen to in any mood The album is good to listen to in any mood. I sometimes find that when I listen to it whether I'm mad, sad, or bummed out, I feel better because of the beat and the meaningful lyrics. It’s surprising to think it helps when I’m mad, but it somehow calms me down. [1 Point] Good sound quality The album has amazing sound quality. You can hear the lyrics easily and the instruments sound amazing. [1 Point] Easy to identify what is being said Not always. When the song is being sung in a normal voice, you can understand it better. But when the vocals switch to howling, it is hard to identify what the singer is saying. [1/2 Point] Good amount of songs on the album There are 12 songs on the album, which is a fairly decent amount compared to some albums that have less than 10. This number is also close to the average track count of an album, which is close to 12.26 songs per album. [Source] [1 Point] Motivational The album’s songs consist of lyrics about believing in yourself and not letting anybody control your life because it is your own. They’re also about fighting for what you believe in and taking the path that you want in life. I would think that that is motivational. [1 Point]