Dead by Sunrise, 'Let Down' -- Song Premiere

Posted on Oct 2nd 2009 11:00AM by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Comments


'Powerful' and 'Beautifully delivered.' Those are two ways that Dead by Sunrise listener Cheryl Cavanagh of London, describes the band's latest single, 'Let Down,' in a review she wrote about their debut album, 'Out of Ashes.'

"As we continue to listen we get to a song that I have heard many times live, a song I was reluctant to listen to again, 'Let Down,' only now it sounds finished, and is more powerful and beautifully delivered," Cavanagh writes.

The song is one of 12 songs that will appear on 'Out of Ashes,' the debut by the band that features lead singer Chester Bennington, best known for his work in Linkin Park. Noisecreep is premiering the song.

Listen to 'Let Down'

Liza Woods of New York said 'Let Down' is a testament to the talents of the remaining members of Dead by Sunrise -- Julien K's Ryan Shuck (guitar, backing vocals), Amir Derakh (guitar, synth), Brandon Belsky (bass guitar) and Elias Andra (drums) and also Anthony 'Fu' Valcic (keyboards).

"Then there is 'Let Down,' which starts off a lot more ambient and definitely is a lot more Julien K-inspired," she writes. "This song, along with 'Give Me Your Name,' are the two tracks that really highlight how talented Shuck, Derakh, Belsky, Andra and Valcic are."

Melissa St. John of Los Angeles called that song, as well as 'Too Late' and 'Walking in Circles' "slower, deeper, often darker tracks."

"These are strategically placed on the album to remind you that Dead By Sunrise doesn't have to barrel through fast-paced songs to emulate emotional pain, struggle or anguish," St. John writes. "These tracks convey their emotions through slower tempos, unique guitars and synths and moving lyrics."

Overall, St. John recommends the album as a must-buy for music fans.

"As 'Out of Ashes' takes you on a journey, you experience a full circle of emotions from angst, to healing and finding love," she writes. "Although a lot of the album is deep and dark, it still manages to feel like a breath of fresh air with the unique sound, variety and honest lyrics. I recommend picking up Out of Ashes on [Oct. 13]."

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bunn

I cant wait to see this band live at the Halloween festival. I ve already heard positive things about their performances so im definately pumped

October 05 2009 at 4:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Zac

This song touches my soal I love LP you are the only band I haven't seen Keep up the amazing music

October 03 2009 at 5:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Soledad

Siempre Chester me sorprende. Me encanta su voz, siempre sus interpretaciones son geniales.

October 02 2009 at 11:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
faiintx

this is such a sad song, i love it so much. chester's voice is a legend!!

October 02 2009 at 6:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
VARGAS

what the hell, I don't see no review for DBS success (CHESTER BENNINGTON)..

October 02 2009 at 5:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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VARGAS

And I think what this people said about, "Let down" being more like Julien-K music, THEY'RE WRONG...both bands are the sht for me, and I say it is more Linkin Parkish. People just want to hurt Chester...

October 02 2009 at 5:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Naota

linkin park has been my favorite band for as long as i can remember Papercut is my favorite song and their new stuff sound great

October 02 2009 at 5:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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seniamenadi

wow it's good there are people who actually like LP's new stuff :) i love it, but apparently a lot of people don't like it (at all...) :P

heheh my fave song is papercut too, next to numb :)

go linkin park and dead by sunrise! can't wait to listen to the album and hold it in my hands! mwahahahahahahah! :)

October 03 2009 at 11:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
missy

it only sounds great cause they are going down the shit hole just like all the other bands linken park used to rock and they still would if they would stop going all soft..

October 04 2009 at 3:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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