Christian-punk band’s first album is
inspiring
Everyday Sunday’s ‘Stand Up’ combines
musical genres to find their own catchy sound
Danica Sands
/ Online Editor
Simple yet inspiring.
Everyday Sunday’s debut album,“Stand Up,”
can be categorized as Christian rock, inspirational,
alternative or even power pop. Whatever its genre, Everyday
Sunday is definitely easy listening. Their sound resembles a
mellower Relient K with more openly religious lyrics.
Lead singer Trey Pearson’s voice is inspiring. In each
track, he incorporates a small twist that keeps the music
fresh.
The album kicks off with an upbeat song called “Would
You Leave.” It’s a fine start to the
album–upbeat and driven. Co-written by lead vocalist
Pearson and drummer Chris Hines, the song’s lyrics
question a deeper topic but wrap it in sunny tunes and add an
“mmmm-bop-esque” bridge to make it
catchier.
The next song is similar but with more pounding bass.
Another questioning song, “Mess With Your Mind,”
is about a conversation with someone who is pretending not to
see what’s right in front of him.
The third track, “Wait,” takes on a more
punk-rock vibe. Pearson’s voice takes on a razored
edge. It’s a song that tries to get listeners to play
their own air guitar.
“Stand Up” is the title track of the CD. This
song changes the mood from punk-rock to ballad quite
suddenly. Pearson’s voice adapts well, taking on a more
breathy quality to convey the promise that the song is
delivering.
The lyrics, co-penned by Pearson, are passionate, vowing:
“I will stand up now, I will not step down. I will do
my best to wear this crown…”
“Live For You Tonight” has that mysterious
quality that embeds itself into your brain for hours on end.
The music is haunting and Pearson’s voice matches the
guitar’s drawn-out melodies note for note.
“Hanging On” is a power ballad. A hint of violin
underscores the rougher sound of the bass, giving the music
depth. The lyrics are poignant and the song reflects how
difficult it is to give yourself completely over to someone
else.
“Lose It Again” revives the mood of the CD after
a few intense ballads. Its fast-paced verses are hammered out
quickly, punctuated by drum beats and heavy bass.
“Just a Story” tells the tale of a kid realizing
that there is so much more to life.
“Sleeper” is about waking up and realizing that
all that glitters isn’t gold.
“The seas overtaken with fire, men giving into their
own desires,” Pearson sings. “The world wrapped
up in itself, not even noticing truly what is
wealth.”
The music is similar to your basic pop-rock tune but it
showcases the thoughtful lyrics well, allowing them to
shine.
“This Time” is one of the catchier songs on the
album. The song begins with strumming guitar chords that draw
you in. The music is simple but once it hits the chorus,
Pearson amps up his voice and the bass follows, creating a
peak that boosts the song’s power.
“Don’t Leave” is really driven by
Pearson’s strong vocals. His voice flows over the
instruments like melted butter.
The final track is a remix of the album’s title track,
“Stand Up.”
Everyday Sunday’s first effort is a solid one, driven
more by Pearson’s impressive vocals than by their
song-writing skills. The songs evoke a simple spirit
that’s refreshing. This album definitely has memorable
tunes that you might find yourself humming more than
once.
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