High Holy Days - It's Not Ok

1. Fly

2. Surreal

3. Damaged On A Plane

4. My Couch Is A Train

5. Fallen

6. If I Could

7. Wasted Life

8. Today Was Meant For Something

9. Strangers In Valhalla

10. Hey Now

11. Terras Finitas

High Holy Days have released their second album titled "It's Not Ok." This album is the long awaited second release from the band. It was released nine years after their debut. The album sounds just like a continuation of their previous album, with the same sound and style. They have a similar sound as Theory Of A Deadman or a Bleeker Ridge, so if you are into those bands, you could like this album. When looking at the recording quality of the album, this album has a pretty solid sound to it for sure. The album sounds just like it should have been released on roadrunner . We like how it sounds. The instrumentation is however nothing much to look at, the guys can certainly play, but its nothing you haven't heard from a hundred other alternative rock bands. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are done pretty well. They are nice, clear and you can tell just what he is singing about. We feel he has a pretty decent voice here, talented for sure. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about life being hard, trying to get through things, what ifs, wasting your time, and pain. This is pretty much the standard for most rock songs, but we think they did a good job not just blatantly saying them right out. Not a bad job here. If you are looking for a single to this album, as this is an unreleased album, this one doesn't have a single. Just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. High Holy Days have released their follow up album, and it holds up to the same line that their other music does. We wish this would have helped see the band playing more and getting out of north bay, but it is still cool to see what else they were doing. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Rock/Alternative/Hard Rock

Release Date: 2012

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Website: http://www.highholydaysonline.net/
Label: None

High Holy Days - All My Real Friends

1. The Situation
2. Zoo Baby Rummy
3. All My Real Friends
4. Living In Your Head
5. The Getaway
6. Explain It Away
7. A For Me
8. The River Of Styx
9. Exfugo
10. Proud

High Holy Days have released their debut album titled "All My Real Friends." All My Real Friends is an album that really shows off that typical radio rock sound, in that over produced, made for radio rock. These guys have the same sort of style as a Finger Eleven or a Theory Of A Deadman. If you like those bands, you could like this album. They have done a pretty good job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded fairly decently. To top it off, they can play pretty well also. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals here are on that raspy rock side which is kind of offputting, but there are people who like it and he can sing pretty well, plus it is quite clear. With the lyrics, they aren't bad, but they could use a little work to get some more meaning into them, although they do have a couple just nice, don't have to think about them rock songs. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "The Getaway" your attention as it is the best rocking song on the album and makes you think of summer. It also gives you a feel for the album. High Holy Days have done a pretty good job on their debut, here we are, album and it is nice to see that a little older bands are getting noticed with their sound as well. Now all that is left is to get out there more. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Rock/Alternative/Hard Rock

Release Date: February 22nd, 2003

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Website: http://www.highholydaysonline.net/
Label: None