- Audio Cassette (2 Mar 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Bmg
- ASIN: B000056K05
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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With three years passed and a new producer at the helm, the Dave Matthews Band find themselves stretching beyond the borders of Before These Crowded Streets to more emotionally explorative territory. On Everyday Matthews's clenched-jaw delivery has an unrelenting constancy that's cunning and determined. "I Did It" opens the CD in an aggressive groove, while "When the World Ends" follows with clipped licks that dive into a muddier, open-flowing chorus. From there on out, the floodgates open into something that recalls Peter Gabriel, which is ironic given that the band replaced producer Steve Lillywhite--whose work with Gabriel is legendary--with Glen Ballard, whose work with Alanis Morissette is of equal note, if not acclaim. The album is Gabrielian in scope, from Matthews deepening rasp to the epic instrumentation. Yet, what's lacking is Lillywhite's ability to capture a sense of naked honesty. Instead, Ballard dosses down the tracks in designer-suit production, unable to save a band that might simply not be up to the task on such an ambitious sonic endeavor. That, combined with Matthews' tendency to eschew conventional hooks, leaves the album stalled between the group's jam-band compulsion and radio-appeasing packaging. To capture the latent majesty of this album, you're going to have to hear it live, and with this band, that's always been precisely the point. --Beth Massa
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm new to DMB so I was unable to compare it to their previous albums, and as some other DMB fans have stated this album is a lot different to their other albums. Despite 'Everyday' potentially being a mediocre DMB album, it is quite unforgivable to refer to 'Everyday' as a bad album, full of dishonesty due to a different production, as I felt the album maintained enough emotion that aided repeated listens.
The album kicks off with 'I did It' a funky tune with a catchy chorus, and a slightly lighter subject matter before running through a laid back 'When The World Ends'and then the hit single 'The Space Between' with a simple and sweet chorus expertely sung by Dave Matthews, and not forgetting Carter Beauford's hypnotic drum tempo. 'Dreams of our Fathers' is the usual funky melody with catchy chorus, yet hardly anything to get excited about until you reach 'So Right'and it's here that Dave Matthews uses one of the most catching and incredibly uplifting chorus' on the album. 'If I Had It All' is hardly worth remembering, but it all changes with 'What You Are' which once again introduces a new influence and is a more darker song, full of fury. 'Angel' introduces the opposite and is beautifully played with a more acoustic sound as Dave Matthews becomes more sympathetic, but with the lyrics still refering to lost love. 'Fool To Think' begins like a song written by 'Sting' but with the chorus soothing into a rapid guitar and yet more catching lyrics, and is similar sounding to 'So Right.' 'Sleep To Dream Her' is as the title suggests dreamy and highly forgettable, and you feel Dave Matthews was trying to fill up space. All confidence in DMB is renewed with 'Mother Father' and is one of the albums best songs with its latin style guitar and superb lyrics. The album finishes with the steady and smooth acoustics of 'Everyday' with some great backing vocals.
'Everyday' will have a melody for everyone, whether jazz, pop or rock is your tune. DMB play well and with intelligence, sometimes it's dark, sometimes it's uplifting but it is always one of the most accessible albums no matter what your mood.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bumped into the Dave Matthews Band while watching VH-1. It was a track from their album "Crash" and it is one of the few times I have ever gone out and bought an album from the experience of hearing a single track. For this reason I was excited to see the video for "The Space Between" and have just purchased "Everyday" on the strength of hearing that single, and prior excellent experience with this band.
The reasons that I like this band are manyfold. Their art is finely crafted; the band is tightly together, the drummer offers complex rhythms, the lyrics are poetic and sung with emotion. The experience of listening to some of these tracks is an admiration for a band interested in craft, rather than popularity. They are not afraid of changing key, tempo, rhythm or experimenting with sound, noise or melody.
I don't think this album is as good as "Crash" - but not by much. It certainly is different. The mood is less raw and confrontational but speaks of loss and reflectiveness. As such I have found myself completely intoxicated with it when I am feeling reflective, or a touch moody. It is an album for listening to alone driving in the rain, or on headphones in the dark.
If art is measured in the depth and breadth of emotion communicated through the medium, in combination with the skill required to create it, then "Everyday" has to rate as the highest of artistic creations. Buy it, but only to enjoy in guiltless solitude. If you try to listen to this album like a popular music record in the background, then you simply will not get what "Crash" could offer you.
Tell you what - buy both. You will not be disappointed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a loyal Dave Matthews fan I cannot believe all the bad reviews this album has been getting. Everyday is a great album with a fresh sound. People have to understand that the band has every right to mature and to try different sounds. If they didn't experiment then people would be complaining that they are always playing the same old music. In no way has the band 'sold out'. They obviously had an awesome time making this album and they care enough about the music to know when things aren't flowing - which is why they put all the new material they previewed on last summer's tour on a back burner. Everday has a great upbeat feel to it and a great sense of optimism. There is also HUGE potential for jamming sessions, so don't be so quick to disrespect this album. Dave and the band are all about the music, and I am all about supporting this awesome new avenue the band has chosen to explore. Keep the faith and rock on DMB.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Slightly different, but still absolutely fabulous
I was given this CD as a present about 3 years ago, and it hasn't come out of the car since! These are amazing songs: 'I did it' rocks out, 'Space between' is just beautiful. Read more
Published on 29 May 2007 by A. R. M. Learmonth
This is amazing, DMB at his best
Forget the negative reviews, this album is superb. Not a bad track and a new style that will leave you wanting more. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2003 by A devoted DMB fan
is it all over?
Is it all over? Have the DMB been slayed by the use a new producer? Where has the power, soul and intense feeling gone? Is that really Carter on the drums? Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2002 by halfthumbandburns@hotmail.com
Absolutely brilliant
The album is absolutely brilliant. I have seen Dave Matthews do most of the songs live at an acoustic gig in November 2001 in London. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2002 by "lkc21"
A very wise purchase !!!
Incredibly whilst uber famous in America the DMB is still relatively unknown in the UK. Everyday was my 1st introduction to DMB and my advise to anyone is to make sure this is in... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2001 by Claire
This is a MUST for every DMB fan out there!
This was my first DMB album and I was so pleased with it. The lyrics are really meaningfull and the instruments are brilliant. The best album I think from DMB. Well worth buying
Published on 19 Nov 2001
Beautiful! You will definitely NOT be dissapointed!
Everyday was the first DMB album I had heard and now, I want to own every sound they have ever created. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2001
Dave Matthews Band are back and better than ever
Electric Guitar. The might and power of latin, in some parts strumming and note work on an Electric Guitar - Thats all I have to say to sum up this album.
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Published on 29 Oct 2001 by "dingo_no1"
They have did it again
After hearing DMB had a new album out I just had to buy, I guess like every other DMB fans. Again I wasn't dissappointed!!!! The CD is fantastic. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2001
again something different
Every dmb fan seems to complain that this isnt the same as the other albums; thats a good thing if the band were to churn out the same type of stuff it would get really... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2001
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