Modern Day Ruin

Artist: Modern Day Ruin
Genre: Alternative
Album: Modern Day Ruin

I can attribute my discovery of this band to nothing more than the luck of the draw. While thumbing threw a local publication, I was directed to a music venue / bar by the name of Tiger O’Stylies. Being that this particular bar supports local artists with original music, I wasn’t quite sure what I was in for. I must say I was impressed. So much so, that I purchased a CD from Modern Day Ruin, this was one of the bands that played a set that night.

Melodic, chill, ballad-esque are the words that come to mind while listening to this 5 song CD sampler from Modern Day Ruin. My burned out state of mind was burned away shortly after I pressed play. Yeah I know, that’s I get for routinely working 12 hour days. I get it. This offering is just what the doctor ordered though.

“Thursday” is a very gripping song. It is driven by the retro guitar rift that all but elaborates on the element of heart break.

Let’s move on shall we? This brings me to my next point. “Move On” is yet another relatable song. You ever had that perfect somebody in ya’ life? You invest time in that person. You invest feelings in that person. You would get up at 2AM & go change a flat tire for that person no matter where they are, only to end up in the friend zone? Need I say more?! (rhetorical question). Everything about the hook of this song seems to mesh. It’s as if the hook is the point at which you realize that “Shoot! She really does only want to be friends”

Modern day Ruin’s lead vocalist struggles with the lower register of his vocal range. His upper register is a definite strong suit. It’s effortless.

MDR’s latest musical contribution personifies a warm summer night & the cookout’s winding down. Fire pit in full flame. Crackles from burning wood overshadowed by the sounds of Modern Day Ruin being played softly from a speaker nestled on the patio

- Kojak