Band: I Still Dream
Title: The Ghost
Label: N/A
Release Date: 2009
Review By: Stephen M
- Skyscraper
- You Are My Star
- Shadow Dance
- The Beauty and The Ghost
- Breakup Song
- At Dawn
- Oceans Away
- You Are My Star (piano remix)
I Still Dream is a man on a mission. This man’s name is James Dye. James Dye is the former vocalist for Christian bands SakeRed and SoulSick. I Still Dream can be best described as hardcore, electronica, dance infused music with a faith based perspective. I have never heard anything like this before, well frankly because I don’t like it. I have never been able to get myself into bands like And Then There Were None. I have tried and tried but could never catch the “dance fever”. This music is different though, James brings in some screams along with auto-tuned singing and beautiful piano melodies that create a distinctive sound.
The song “Skyscraper” is my favorite. It’s a fast, upbeat song that has yelling, screaming, singing, auto-tune, and catchy synthensizer melodies. The lyrics are based around the Christian God. An example is at the end of “Skyscraper”, “No more pain, I will resist. I’ll say no and clench my fist. O my God I need you. The only one who gets me through”. Some of the melodies I found repetitive and I get sick of auto-tune pretty quickly but I Still Dream has produced a diverse EP with a solid message and some catchy tunes.
If you are into dance/electronica/screamo music then definitely check this out. Normally I don’t listen to this type of music, but this was an enjoyable CD to listen to.
[MYSPACE]