The band opted to move more from the major label mainstream back to their grass-roots fan base with this indie release. Chasing Daylight shows Sister Hazel's growth with everything from rock mantras to moving ballads. Six... more »thman label. 2002.« less
The band opted to move more from the major label mainstream back to their grass-roots fan base with this indie release. Chasing Daylight shows Sister Hazel's growth with everything from rock mantras to moving ballads. Sixthman label. 2002.
"Sister Hazel is a band whose music is a unique mix of rock, pop, country, and bluegrass that is simply irresistable. The stands out due to its four-yes four- guitarists and the unique metallic voice of lead singer Ken Block.Chasing Daylight continues the band's streak of excellent albums. Beginning with the wonderful "Your Mistake" and ending with the equally great "Can't Believe," this is a CD without a weak point. Other highlights include "Come Around" and "Best I'll Ever Be."Like many bands, Sister Hazel is not for everyone. The group prefers arena rock style jams to slower more understated numbers, which they can also do.Don't let the Amazon.com review fool you, this is not a band that has lost its "vitality.""
Chasing Daylight (CD) Customer Delight
D. M. Stokes | Hampton, VA United States | 04/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tune into your local radio station and catch the new Sister Hazel hit from Chasing Daylight called "Your Mistake" "...I wanna be good I wanna be great, I wanna be everything except for your mistake..." It's powerful yet gentle with overflowing passion. Wait, you have not hear anything yet!!! "Life Got In The Way" will be sure to find it's way to the radio waves soon, as well. Most cd's these days are made with a lot of fluff and little good music. Well that is just not the case here! As with their big hits "All For You" and "Change Your Mind" from previous cd's, CHASING DAYLIGHT is one of those addictive cd's that you won't be able to get enough of. From beginning to end; you will find beautiful harmonies (Can't Believe), jaw-dropping guitar licks (Swan Dive), infectious drumming (Killing Me Too), fun pick-me-up tunes (Everybody), passion (One Love and Life Got In The Way), tear-jerkers (Best I'll Ever Be) just to name a few. One of my favorite things about Chasing Daylight is that you will love it no matter if your age is 7 or 70 or any age in between."
Sister Hazel can still do it, and do it well
Enchanter | Albuquerque, New Mexico United States | 02/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have no idea why, but I've always liked the music that Sister Hazel made but I never bought an album. But going through a phase of bands like Dishwalla I decided to check out their new one, and I am so glad that I did. This CD is one to remember for sure. I have seen a decline in "happy" music, and this CD attempts to bring happy music back to its proper place among the angry amatuers. Chasing Daylight is full of extremely upbeat and lyrically potent songs, such as the single "Your Mistake" which proudly proclaims "I wanna be good, I wanna be great, I wanna be everything except for your mistake." But this disc isn't simply radio friendly pop rock. Songs like "Killing Me Too" or "Best I'll Ever Be" are brutally beautiful slower songs, but never lose the Sister Hazel twang. Basically, if you are a fan of Sister Hazel in any way at all you shouldn't find nothing to dislike about this album. All the songs are very high quality, well written, catchy, and well produced. Don't pass this one up, it is a great CD."
Just As Good, if not BETTER than Fortress
Joe | Rockaway, NJ United States | 02/06/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had Chasing Daylight since around Christmas when I ordered the limited edition off Sister Hazel's website. Their earlier CD "Fortress" was the CD that really got me into their music, and "Chasing Daylight" was that CD that made me realize that Sister Hazel is one of the most talented and underrated bands that are out today. And this is coming from someone who's CD collection consists of mostly alternative rock and punk. This CD is great in every aspect. It has great writing, great music, and everything else you would expect from a Sister Hazel CD. It's one of those CD's where you can listen to every song on the CD without skipping a single track. They range from the very emotional sad song "Best I'll Ever Be" to the more upbeat tempo song "Come Around." IT's hard to pick a favorite among all the great tracks on the CD, but I reall enjoy "Life Got in The Way," "Sword and Shield" and "Everybody." This is must have CD for Sister Hazel fan, and for those of you are not very familar with Sister Hazel, give it a try, you might be suprised."
Back and better than ever!
I. Miller | Bethesda, MD United States | 02/05/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sister Hazel's new CD is so great. It's the best they've sounded in a long time! The album starts off strong with "Your Mistake" which I can't stop playing and can't get out of my head (which is a good thing!). But all of the songs are good - if you like Sister Hazel you'll love this CD. If you don't think you like Sister Hazel but you like Matchbox 20, John Mayer, Blues Traveler, Edwin McCain, and just about any other male lead group that can actually sing and play - you'll like this CD. Great up tempo songs, beautiful ballads -this CD has it all!!"