Name: Holding On for Brighter Days (Japanese Version) by 27
Brand: 27
SKU: 4560239830800
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

Hold on a second. Was the 2007 release by 27, Holding on for Brighter Days, really released via Relapse Records? You mean, the label that may have released/promoted more extreme metal artists than any other label on the planet? After you're done rubbing your eyes and focusing on the label logo on the back of this CD, you'll discover that this is no mirage -- it's the bloody truth! Led by singer Maria Christopher, this Boston-based group specializes in deconstructed alt pop that is reminiscent of Fiona Apple and Portishead, while Christopher's vocals are of the breathy variety. Quite a few of the tracks follow the same structural formula -- starting off sleep-walking-slow before steadily gaining momentum by the time the chorus comes a-knockin' at the door -- as evidenced by such ditties as "Brighter Day" and "1001 Gods." Elsewhere, trip-hop rears its head ("Closer to You"), along with a slow-rising rocker or two ("A Million Years"). 27 may be an anomaly amid all the intense metal on Relapse, but the label is also known for giving a home to artists who are unconventional and stick out from the rest of the pack. And from that standpoint, Holding on for Brighter Days shows that 27 certainly earn entry into this exclusive club. [A Japanese version with a bonus track was also released.]
© Greg Prato /TiVo

1. Brighter Days

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

2. Heaven Owes Me One

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

3. Closer to You

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

4. 1001 Gods

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

5. A Million Years

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

6. Half Life

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

7. Windows and Glass

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

8. Gullfoss

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

9. The Downfall of the Upright

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

10. Sorrow's Crown

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Maria L. Christopher; Ayal Naor; Composer

11. Crazy

by 27

Primary Artist: 27; Main Performer
Composer: Jedd Clark; Steve Clark; Andrew Paul Julian Gamble; Andrew Peter Reynolds; Gregg Russell; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Lounge, Electronic, Dance, Alternative, Indie Rock, New Folk

Label

Relapse Records Japan

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 6, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4560239830800

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Holding On for Brighter Days (Japanese Version)

1. Brighter Days

2. Heaven Owes Me One

3. Closer to You

4. 1001 Gods

5. A Million Years

6. Half Life

7. Windows and Glass

8. Gullfoss

9. The Downfall of the Upright

10. Sorrow's Crown

11. Crazy

Technical Specifications

Holding On for Brighter Days (Japanese Version)

Product information

Release options

1. Brighter Days

2. Heaven Owes Me One

3. Closer to You

4. 1001 Gods

5. A Million Years

6. Half Life

7. Windows and Glass

8. Gullfoss

9. The Downfall of the Upright

10. Sorrow's Crown

11. Crazy

Technical Specifications