See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Ready to Buy?
all your music
Price: £5.30
In stock
mattpuss
Price: £5.44
In stock
woodys-uk
Price: £11.35
In stock
20 used & new from £5.29
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


18 new from £5.29 2 used from £6.65

Product details

  • Audio CD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • ASIN: B0000035GC
  • Other Editions: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 188,155 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Description
From the crunching, frenetic yet undeniably melodic openingchords of "Seven", it is apparent that DIARY, the debut offering from Seattle's Sunny Day Real Estate, brings somethingunique to the table. Perhaps it is Jeremy Enigk's high-pitched and skyward-spiraling rasp, a variety of rasp heard neither before nor since, or the brilliantly oblique-without-being-pretentious lyrics. It could also be the profound pop-tinge that outshines the work of contemporaries such as Quicksand and Seaweed.
DIARY, which was produced by the ever-dependable Brad Wood, is made up of a series of perfectly positioned epic songs that flow into one another in a way that resembles a rock opera. From the roaring pop masterpiece "Seven" to the imploring "In Circles" to the whirling, wandering ballad "Song About an Angel", a compelling thread weaves through DIARY. Nowhere is the majesty more evident than on the somber "Grendel", a near-gothic symphony strong enough to move the most ardent hardcore kid to tears. The truest testimonial to the significance of DIARY has come from the host of bands (the Promise Ring, the Get Up Kids, Mineral, etc.) whohave claimed Sunny Day as an influence.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
indie rock
emo
seattle music
emocore
zero boys
toxic reasons
the sultans
sunny day real estate
seattle subsonic
rocket from the crypt
rock

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

6 Reviews
5 star:
 (6)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Shattering debut from a band with a great intensity, 17 Oct 2000
By A Customer
The album starts of with the amazing seven , to tell you the truth it goes on without a bad song. My personal Favourite is called Grendel. Jeremy Engiks voice sounds so tortured which blends in perfectly with the music, it starts off with slow Guitar work with the drums keeping a continuous rhythm but towards the middle the song breaks out of it's shell with the Guitar and drums working over time, Jeremy Engiks voice screams down the micro phone making my spine tingle.All I have to say is Jeremy Engik, Nate Mendel , William Goldsmith and Dan Hoerner,WELL DONE!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, ground-breaking, powerful & emotional..., 30 Aug 2000
By Mr. I. A. R. Pollard "ipollard77" (Brighton, UK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This, many people will say, is the album that spawned a thousand so-called "emo" bands. The influence of this album is undeniable, but the music itself (now a few years on) is still as powerful and emotional as the day I bought it. Guitars follow the tried and trusted quiet/loud dynamic - but there's far more going on here. Time signatures shift, overpinned by intricate basslines - Jeremy's voice is sometimes fragile and soothing, sometimes deranged, always fantastic. The playing on this album is nothing short of inspiring. Lyrically it's in my top 10 as well. This album also has some of the very best artwork I've seen... you really should buy the 12" as well so you can have the artwork bigger. :)
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Diary", 12 Sep 2002
"Diary" by Sunny Day Real Estate is just one of those albums that come along and change your whole way of listening to music. Seattle's original emotional-hardcore band turn out the best album of the genre. Each musician plays an equally important part in making the album what it is, William Goldsmith's drumming is mindblowing, Nate Mendel's complex bass guitar patterns are amazing, Dan Hoerner's and Jeremy Enigk guitar work leaves nothing desired, and Jeremy's vocals and poetically abstract, but fully emotionally felt lyrics leave you exasperated and going straight to play the whole album again. From the opener "Seven" to the closer "Sometimes", the album does not falter, it is simply a perfect document, or "Diary" of this band at their creative peak. A MUST BUY if there ever was one...
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars the starting point of a phenomenon of great music
sunny day real estate are another of the bands along with dashboard coffesional or mineral that are labelled a music that wimpy emo kids listen too. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2004 by tight_shirts_and_sweaters

5.0 out of 5 stars 55 minutes or absoloute brilliance
i cant think of a better word to describe this album other than perfect. The vocals just get better and better as the album progresses. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2004 by nicwilles

5.0 out of 5 stars THE album to buy, get it now.
This is the one people, every single song is incredible (just like the rest of their stuff) and every aspect of it is inspiring. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2001

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

More From Sunny Day Real Estate

LP2

LP2 ~ Sunny Day Real Estate

Sunny Day Real Estate's second release features their signature... Read more
£8.98

 

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates