 Seven Mary Three
 Day&nightdriving
 Review by Gary Hill

I’m sure a lot of people remember Seven Mary Three for their hit “Cumbersome.” That song was curse for the band that came disguised as a blessing. It got them caught up in the whole “grunge” movement and propelled them into the big time before they were ready – it took off before they’d even been signed to a label – just off of an independent release. It got the band into the limelight, but it also wound up putting them in the unfortunate position of being pigeonholed. It also set them up very high with plenty of room to drop. The end result was that it’s taken them a while to find their musical identity, but this album is proof positive that they’ve done and done it with style. Day&nightdriving showcases a band that knows how to write powerful music and are not content to be tied to one sound or another. It flirts with indie rock, folk, country and plenty of other sounds. The key element here is excellent songwriting and emotion packed deliveries. These things contribute to making this a fine release and a great way to get acquainted with an old musical friend.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2008 Volume 1 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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