Music Review – Brad Schecter’s ‘Another Day’
Independent rock, particularly indie rock with alternative, classic, and prog leanings, is always a mixed bag. As an artist, you never want to be a cliche, nor do you want to be something that’s so eerily similar to the past that it’s inherently uncreative. Brad Schecter, has finally released a debut effort that combines all of the songs he’s penned for over two decades. One of his new singles is ‘Another Day,’ a hard-hitting, bombastic escapade through 80s-esque rock and roll. Does Schecter pave new territory for himself, or does he fall victim to common pitfalls and tropes? Let’s dig into the new tune and find out.
‘Another Day’ is very well produced. Schecter’s lead vocals are mixed well into the instrumentation, which also accents him in wonderful harmony. It’s a thick helping of mid 80s rock and roll: thunderous, reverberated drums, catchy electric guitar riffs, and production that feels cataclysmic and unnecessarily intense. If that description sounds a bit kitschy, it’s because the genre’s decade, while still lovable, was most definitely cheesy.
The verses of ‘Another Day’ are a great fit; they’re non-fragmented and the vocal delivery is on point.
“The moon still rises, the sun still sets. Will my spirit carry on yet?”
The imagery Schecter evokes feels like a mashup of Bon Jovi and Def Leppard lyrics. The instrumentation probably comes from the same batch of influences, too. It may prove great fun for nostalgic audiences. The piano solo is excellent and somewhat uncharacteristic.
Take a look at the Official HD Music Video
‘Another Day’ is quite catchy and nicely recorded. It balances between mundane cliche and enjoyable nostalgia.
By Brett Stewart
I’m a professional writer and editor, a journalism major, and I have extensive experience in musical review. I worked for two years as the Editor & Chief of an arts magazine, Strike Magazine, where I worked closely with writers and musicians. Through this, I was able to interact with dozens of acts including Heart, Holly Williams, Robert Cray, John Hiatt, and more. The magazine printed thousands of issues and was even recognized by Rolling Stone’s founder, Jann Wenner.
