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Bellevue Days- It Can’t Possibly Go Wrong Ever (a review)

Bellevue Days are a band from Croydon, describing themselves as “sludge pop” they bring together the classic rock vibes and melodic vocals. 

‘It Can’t Possibly Go Wrong Ever’ is their debut album, its incredibly refreshing to hear a debut album being so well put together. While they do have a couple EPs and singles before this (which are all incredible) this album signifies the start of something new, something big. 

The album flows together perfectly, each song is unique and tackles some pretty heavy topics. A stand out song for me is ‘Jouska’, not only is it catchy, the lyrics are pretty hard hitting and relatable. “we’re all happier when we’re sad, how messed up is that- is it because of mum and dad?”  

There’s a theme throughout this album, feeling melancholy, worthless and lonely. I feel like its important to talk about these issues that everyone faces at some point and Bellevue Days tackle it so well. Listening to this album kind of feels therapeutic, you feel a sense of understanding and it help you get through whatever you’re feeling.

Overall, I think this album is one of the best releases this year. It really captures specific feelings and musically it is unbelievably good. 

Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5D1gufrdJYULiZEOGwx7ar?si=WOTbkpQqS0mbItJi1UAhEQ

Follow the band on twitter/instagram: bellevuedays

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Those guys are incredible live, best gig I've been at so far!! 💚 @twinatlantic at @engineroomssouthampton + @bellevuedays and @thepalewhite #twinatlantic #livemusic #southampton #enginerooms #uk #gigslife #free #gla #crashland #trip #hampshire #rockband #guitar #bellevuedays #thepalewhite (at Engine Rooms Southampton)

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Having an acoustic set from a band I've actually listened to a lot was so sick. Thank you so much to @bellevuedays for coming through! . . . . . . #feelgoodskateco #fgsc #bellevuedays #music #skate #skateboard #sk8 #skateuk #skateboarding #fashion #skateallday #skateanddestroy #skateordie #skateeverydamnday #mensfashion #womensfashion #menswear #womenswear #skatelife #skater #photography #photo #salisbury (at Feel Good Skate Co.)

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We're putting on a other gig! Our friends @bellevuedays, @bestofenemiesuk and @deathbyrocknroll will be popping along to provide you with some noise to make you sing and dance! Tickets available now online and in store! . . . . . . #feelgoodskateco #fgsc #skate #skateboard #sk8 #skateuk #skateboarding #fashion #skateallday #skateanddestroy #skateordie #skateeverydamnday #mensfashion #womensfashion #menswear #womenswear #skatelife #skater #photography #photo #salisbury (at The Winchester Gate)

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@bellevuedays / London 2017 http://ift.tt/2xGYbgM

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My look for tonight’s gig. Heading to Edinburgh to see @skarlettriot @sertraline_official and @fahranofficial Hat: @asitisofficial Hoodie: @missvincentband Tee: @bellevuedays https://www.instagram.com/p/BvR5KfyAKj8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nfcuwewychnd

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        On Friday 15th March 2019, As It Is arrived in Brighton for the final date of their The Intimate Depression Tour, in support of their latest album release, The Great Depression. The band were supported by Modern Error, Bellevue Days and Klae. It was an extra-special evening, not only because it was the last night of the tour, but it was a return to the city they started in! Here’s what we thought of the evening…

Klae

Klae are five-piece, female-fronted band from Brighton, who kicked off the evening with their blend of gritty pop rock. They have a tight, commercial sound to them, and clearly a loyal following is already building for them. They’ll be a local band to keep an eye out for with their atmospheric, airy guitar melodies and honest lyricism…though at times, some of the dancing seems a little contrived.

Bellevue Days

Next up, was the rather slick Bellevue Days – their performance was flawless and they have obviously honed their songwriting skills to perfection, with little fills and quirks in all the right places; whilst it makes their songs stand out, at times they change pace a little too often, meaning you can’t quite get into the groove, or the song appears to end, just as it seems to be building up to something more.

Personally, I preferred the backing singer’s voice, when he took the lead on ‘Faith’ and think he should definitely take the lead a little more, however, between the three vocalists, their harmonies are sensational!

They’re very much Weezer meets Brand New with a little Blur thrown in…one song in particular was almost like a carbon copy of Brand New though. All round, they’re a great live band and certainly have a good stage presence…even if the drummer did look petrified throughout the performance.

Modern Error

The last support to take to the stage was the intense, high-energy, Modern Error – an in-your-face, scream-metal band with solid production (in the form of atmospheric backing tracks) interwoven seamlessly with their skilful performance.

The band are nicely topped off with the lead singer’s screaming vocal which seems to come so effortlessly – though his attempts at more melodic singing weren’t quite as strong.

It’s clear that this band have found inspiration in the likes of Underoath‘s album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, as far as synth sounds merging with post-hardcore or metal sensibilities go.

The band’s octane-infused set really ignited the audience into a frenzy, creating swirling circle-pits and people manically moshing around. Modern Error are a well-rounded band with a clearly well-rehearsed stage presence and really know how to work a crowd; the only criticism…a little too much reaching out with one hand.

As It Is

Finally, As It Is took to the stage! Although each of the supports were well-rehearsed and their performances polished, the quality of this band is truly next-level impeccable, instantly demonstrating just how professional they are at this.

It might well have been the last night of their UK tour, and by their own admission, they were exhausted, but you definitely couldn’t tell…the energy they brought was magical, captivating even. The band are very much at home on stage – standing on speakers, thrashing round wildly, swinging the microphone round, for some perfectly-timed manoeuvres and Ronnie Ish even pulled off a little crowd-surfing…simply put, they owned that stage!

Having started out in this very city, the band shared their gratitude (a few times) for finally being able to headline their own show at the iconic Concorde 2, having watched some of the bands that inspired them, performing on that very stage. It was special thanks that went out to their fans, throughout the show, for getting them to where they are today and you could tell, their appreciation is genuine.

They may have visually changed their style since their last record, and their sound may have got a touch heavier than before, but at their core, they’re still quite the pop punk band they always were – they just have a little more ’emo’ edge to them now. They’re writing and singing about more taboo subjects, like anxiety, depression, self-harm, etc. but are managing to do so with sincerity and integrity. You can tell that their fans admire it too, singing back every word with equal the passion that Patty Walters sings out to them.

Watching this set, truly felt like watching the early days of the iconic punk rock/pop punk/emo bands I used to love, growing up – the likes of Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, The Used, etc. It was really something special and I’m certain that if this show was anything to go by, this band are only going to continue to grow to new heights in their career, from here. I would highly recommend seeing them live – they’ll draw you in and have you moshing around in an instant!

Highlights:

The way the band use the whole stage, to jump and spin around, interact with each other and even swing the microphone round, made the show something spectacular to behold.

Whilst the set was predominantly filled with material from their latest album, The Great Depression, there was also a good deal of older songs to please fans old and new.

Patty Walters‘ honest out-pouring of emotion and sharing of personal anecdotes with the audience, let them know that this is more like a family than just a band and their fanbase, even referring to them as family. His speech around mental health, and the way talking about this is sometimes perceived within the genre, was actually very touching and heart-felt – things like this can so often be cringey, when delivered by someone in his position, but actually, I found myself hanging on his every word, and if this is enough to save even one life, then it can only be a good thing!

The audience’s love for this band is raw and emotionally-driven too, making the atmosphere in the venue, electric. A few people were even brought to tears by their presence, their lyrics and the passion the band pour into their art.

It was actually a highlight in itself, just to see this band (who could so easily sell out a larger venue) performing to a smaller audience, in a more intimate setting, but without compromising any of the quality of their set and stage presence. It was a truly marvellous event!

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 📸 All of the photos of As It Is are credited to Chloe Hashemi – CCZH Photography 📷 Go and give her a follow on Instagram and Twitter, and visit her website.

 Setlist

The Wounded World The Two Tongues (Screaming Salvation) The Great Depression The Reaper The Handwritten Letter No Way Out The Fire, The Dark The Haunting Cheap Shots & Setbacks Such Great Heights (The Postal Service cover) The Truth I’ll Never Tell You, The Room & The Devil On Your Shoulder The Question, The Answer Winter’s Weather Patchwork Love

Encore Okay Dial Tones The Stigma (Boys Don’t Cry)*

* This song can be viewed in the YouTube video, below.

Finally, I want to say a big thanks to Patrick Marsden at Lout Promotions for enabling this review to happen but also to As It Is, Modern Error, Bellevue Days and Klae for making the evening such a special one!

Enjoyed this? Check out some of our other live reviews here:

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@ASITISofficial put on one hell of an intimate yet powerful show at @concorde_2 in #Brighton last night! w/support @modernerroruk, @bellevuedays & @weareklae. Special thanks to @LoutPromotions for this #review! 📸 @cczhphotos         On Friday 15th March 2019, As It Is arrived in Brighton for the final date of their 

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Back when I was growing up, pretty every band I listened to were influenced by either Faith No More, The Descendents or Nirvana. Now times have changed, and bands are finding newer bands to crib from. Case in point: Tonight’s bands (Bellevue Days, Patrons and Wood and Nails) have rich vein of Long Island emo-types Brand New running through them. Is this a case of heard it before? We will find out.

Up first is the boisterous indie punk of local heroes, WOOD AND NAILS. This being the fifth time Purple Camera has seen the four-piece, they’re just getting better each time. From the heart-stopping rushes of ‘The Night Before’ and ‘Bloodshot’ to the Brand New-balladery of ‘Sorrow’, the band are an enviable opener, enlivened further by new song ‘Lights Out’. The highlight being the bass-breakdown of ‘All We’ll Ever Be’, signalling a true chant-along moment. They leave the audience suitably warmed up.

Plymouth’s PATRONS sound is what hits you first. A thrilling mix of Thrice, early Biffy Clyro and pretty much every other notable post-hardcore band of the last 15 years. “Soaring”, “epic” and “emotive” are adjectives that come instantly to mine. While slightly anaemic on record, live the band pack a propulsive punch with the likes of ‘Last Of The Quick Thinkers’ and ‘The Art of Conversation’ being huge moments in a wholly impressive set. Stonking bass grooves knock up against off-kilter drums, frontman Danny Brookes voice ascending powerfully over the tunes. Despite various technical issues (including the bass completely dropping out for half a song) they end strong with riffy “We are you waiting for” climax of ‘The First of the Slow Burners’.

Starting with sedate intro for ‘Let’s All Be Friends’, BELLEVUE DAYS start as they mean to go on; the song’s delicate emotive passages building its stirring “The sun came up when we were young” conclusion. An admirable gentle banter runs through their set, despite their songs of broken hearts and secret affairs, they aren’t above cheekily mentioning that merch is for sale during the palm-muted section of second song ‘Sleep’.

Bellevue Days’ set is whether the Brand New-obsession hits full tilt, whether it be the reused whisper/yell dynamics from ‘Sowing Season (Yeah)’ on ‘Faith’, or ‘Ripped Jeans’ momentary choked ‘Play Crack The Sky’ lyricism. All songs their share the same moving heart-on-the-sleeve essence as Jesse Lacey’s crew, but with added Brit humour and warmth, a varied twin-songwriter assault and a way more positive outlook. Sure, on ‘Faith’ Dan Lukes is screaming strangled into the void, but its an optimistic scream, one that assumes the sun will come up sooner or later. They end on the ‘Bad Black Sheep’, with its ‘Jesus Christ’ pitchbends, lyrics of ‘It’s easier than being alone’ and some seriously full-bodied riffing. Despite some slight references, not the case of deja entendu as expected. Great stuff.

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Live Review: @BELLEVUEDAYS at @Sunflowerlounge w/ @wearepatrons & @WoodAndNailsUK Back when I was growing up, pretty every band I listened to were influenced by either Faith No More, The Descendents or Nirvana.

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EP Review: Rosehill by Bellevue Days

EP Review: #Rosehill by Bellevue Days @bellevuedays

Croydon-based sludge pop/alt-rock four piece, Bellevue Days, release their new EP Rosehillon 4th July 2017 via Kobalt Records. “Each song is based on a few very significant events in each of our lives,” comment the band on the new EP, “without which we highly doubt the songs would have even come about. We’ve drawn from some of the more shitty times in our lives, whether it be over-indulging on…

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@bellevuedays smashed the acoustic set and announced they'll be headlining a gig with us at @thewinchestergate next month! Details and tickets tomorrow!🤘 📸@thelucashardy . . . . . . #feelgoodskateco #fgsc #music #skate #skateboard #sk8 #skateuk #skateboarding #fashion #skateallday #skateanddestroy #skateordie #skateeverydamnday #mensfashion #womensfashion #menswear #womenswear #skatelife #skater #photography #photo #salisbury (at Feel Good Skate Co.)

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@bellevuedays killing it on stage #independentvenue #livemusic #independentband #gig #rock #rockshow #carlisle #indierock #modernrock #altrock (at old fire station) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwpfvtAv77/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vpstosb893xi

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It's true! Tomorrow at 2pm, the @bellevuedays boys will be here making their noise! . . . . . . #feelgoodskateco #fgsc #skate #skateboard #sk8 #skateuk #skateboarding #fashion #skateallday #skateanddestroy #skateordie #skateeverydamnday #mensfashion #womensfashion #menswear #womenswear #skatelife #skater #photography #photo #salisbury (at Feel Good Skate Co.)

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Next Wednesday, acoustic set in store from the guys of @bellevuedays! It's free entry so you've no excuse! . . . . . . #feelgoodskateco #fgsc #skate #skateboard #sk8 #skateuk #skateboarding #fashion #skateallday #skateanddestroy #skateordie #skateeverydamnday #mensfashion #womensfashion #menswear #womenswear #skatelife #skater #photography #photo #salisbury (at Feel Good Skate Co.)

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The boys of @bellevuedays will be kicking off their October tour with an in-store acoustic set. Don't miss out! Let us know you're coming via the event page over on our Facebook! . . . . . . #feelgoodskateco #fgsc #acoustic #music #skate #skateboard #sk8 #skateuk #skateboarding #fashion #skateallday #skateanddestroy #skateordie #skateeverydamnday #mensfashion #womensfashion #menswear #womenswear #skatelife #skater #photography #photo #salisbury (at Feel Good Skate Co.)