BRENTWOOD, TN. (www.needtobreathe.net) - Hitting the streets on April 4, South Carolina band NEEDTOBREATHE's debut project on both Atlantic/Lava Records and Sparrow Records is wowing critics from coast to coast. Here's just a sampling of the ravings that have come in:
'As a full-length debut NEEDTOBREATHE's Daylight is both surprising and engaging musically. The album is defined-as in every song-by both sweeping hooks and an emphasis on melody, whether via Bear's rich, versatile vocals, his piano playing or the brothers' divergent but complementary guitar styles. And how does the album surprise? Simply put, Daylight is so deep on potential rock radio singles, this disc would make a good 'best of' album for a lot of other bands. (Did I mention this is a debut?)' -CCM Magazine
'Every song is an anthem. With huge choruses and triumphant singalongs......Daylight is a great album to loudly sing along to....' – Relevant Magazine
'Daylight is like a shot of espresso in the morning-a quality album that could revive both radio and retail.....a perfect balance of edgy high-energy guitar rock with polished alluring melodic hooks.....intelligent lyricism exhales honesty and addresses spirituality....' – Aspiring Retail
'.....have crafted a far more spacious, open sound that supports their lyrical hooks.....this debut will definitely enlarge their already strong following.' - Dallas Morning News
'....already a standout album of the year, a moving rock collection that begs the listener to turn out the lights, turn up the volume and soak it in.' -Christian Retailing
'The debut from NEEDTOBREATHE should be an instant favorite for fans of melodic modern rock. The band deftly combines its sense of musical style to its lyrics, creating an addicting, infectious listening experience.' -On Course
'Daylight will frustrate you if you're looking for a weak link-one tune after another brings out great hooks and demands to stick in your head. Suddenly the album is over and you still haven't found a subpar song.' - www.almenconi.com