“Dark Days” begins with soft-spoken vocals that urge an upward volume adjustment. Later, the appeal of the song prompts a second upward adjustment. More importantly, “Dark Days” is constructed to withstand the test of time, since the song’s powerful foundation supports less apparent features that are discoverable with repeated listening. For example, early in the song, shortly after the lyrics state, “Forgive me for what I have done,” a church-ready organ joins the rhythmic guitar and the description of being “saved” (from my dark days).
The song from Huw & The Greater Good is not a religious revelation. But “Dark Days” is Soulful and somewhat confessional. Among their influences, the band lists Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. “Dark Days” does reflect that influence; still, it is more aligned with the powerfully presented self-realization of “S.O.B.” by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
Huw & The Greater Good are based in Leeds, although the members are from various areas of the UK. They are Huw Edward Thomas (vocals, guitar), Mak Dawson (bass), Callum Stubbs (drums), Luke Marley (keys), and Sam Jarps (guitar). Quoting content from the band’s bio:
Songs of self-discovery triumph and heartache inspire audiences to throw down their inhibitions like never before. They deliver – live and on record - nonstop, heart-on-sleeve, electric moments. Huw & the Greater Good are a band fast gaining momentum as one of the UKs most exciting acts and have only just begun. With a debut EP due for release in Spring 2020 and a further set of headline dates to be announced, the next 24 months are set to be huge – all for the Greater Good.
“Dark Days” by Huw & The Greater Good
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Four of the five members performing an acoustic version of “Under You.”
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