A comprehensive review of The Daze’s latest EP, Skies
The Daze released their latest EP, Skies, on May 25th, 2025 on all major streaming services, and it immediately gained traction on social media stories across all of Ohio, showcasing the hard rock, rhythm-inspired grunge sound listeners have come to know and love from The Daze!
Time As It Stands
The Skies EP kicks off with the previously released single Time As It Stands, complete with a melodic intro that turns into a firm kick in the ass, The guitar/bass duo of Eddie Grier and Basil Johnsn are at it again with the absolute epitimy of an “Opening Track” that gets you amped up for the rest of the EP. Seriously, try not to bang your head while this is playing because, scientifically speaking It cannot be done! While this tune shows off the immense instrumental prowess of The Daze, it’s the subtle backing vocal overlay of me that steals the show and adds more depth to Time As It Stands than your average rock track. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself driving around subconsciously singing the chorus on loop for days after listening to this one!
Start Again
Start Again highlights front man Eddie Grier’s vocal strengths, both in timing and versatility. Accompanied by backing vocals and harmonies, Start Again keeps listeners engaged and along for the ride with vocals that are anyhing but mundane! This track also showcases a strong presence on the drums that you can’t help but stomp your feet along to! The pièce de résistance, however, is the expertly timed guitar breakdowns that wrap themselves around the lead vocals so uniquely incredible!
Skies
The title track to the EP, Skies, showcases what I personally always look forward to on a Daze release, and that is the rhythmic ballad. It’s no secret the band loves to experiment with long melodic instrumentals, sounds, ambiance, and extended solos, and this track has it all. Perfect for a long drive, a rainy night, or just kicking back to relax, the melodic guitar and bass will catch you swaying in place before you’re swept away with an impeccable guitar solo. Skies showcases the versatility and creativity we have come to know The Daze for, and it’s no question why this is the title track to the EP!
Another Way
Rounding out the Skies EP is Another Way. With a sound I can only verbalize as All American Rejects meets Bon Jovi, on a Soundgarden track, this is a track for multiple generations of rock fans to enjoy. With a steady train-like beat that will get you amped up in the gym or the windows down in your Trans AM, Another Way is a classic pump-up song. Akin to Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song or Motley Crue’s Kickstart My Heart, you’ll be reaching for the volume within seconds of this absolute banger.
Synopsis
The Daze have done it again, providing a collection of tracks that show the music scene is alive and well. When it comes to creativity and individuality in music, The Daze boys are second to none and show it time and time again! Make sure to check out the Skies EP for yourself on Spotify and catch it, as well as all your favorite Daze tracks, streaming on WSRR Radio DAILY!
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