an incessant percussive backbeat, punctuative bass and jangly guitars pave the way for some anguished vocals that will make 'Don't Say Goodbye' a singalong crowd pleaser and popgoing mosh pit hit for Long Day Gone in the live scenario.
Play 90 second soundbite of 'Don't Say Goodbye' @ 'CD quality'
an incessant percussive backbeat, punctuative bass and jangly guitars pave the way for some anguished vocals that will make 'Don't Say Goodbye' a singalong crowd pleaser and popgoing mosh pit hit for Long Day Gone in the live scenario.
Probably closer to indie than pure rock, 'Don't Say Goodbye' and its 'B' side, 'We Are' feel like great stocking fillers for the ensuing festive season; Long Day Gone lay it down with power, balls and a totally professional attitude without sounding like gloating stars or prima-donnas. Both tracks are well scripted and nicely crafted to build in just enough commercial sway without totally selling out to pop banality and trite. Long Day Gone carefully balance rock with pop and open up new avenues for their wares - this is indie enough for the popsters and rocky enough for the heavy mob.
There's quite a lot going on behind the voices on both these two tracks but somehow Long Day Gone manage to keep the separation, the clarity, distinctly in their sights - much more backline or lead could've caused conflict and therefore clutter - but, it's fine as it is. Although 'Don't Say Goodbye' is a tidy work it doesn't really tread any uncharted territory or go anywhere different. My fear is that it will become just another indie rock song that failed to break out from the masses to stand alone, proud and adored. 'Don't Say Goodbye' by Long Day Gone is a good single but not a great one - sorry, but I just don't see it grabbing too much limelight!
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