Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate

Pros: Tells a story, great songs to rock out to
Cons: Depressing story, didn't really like Round

I've been told that this is a concept album before so I listened to it as a story. It makes sense to me, unless I thought too hard about it, and is a sad story. Here is my version of it. I can't tell you who they are because I burned this CD and don't ...

Pros: Complex gorgeous music with fascinating introspective lyrics
Cons: Takes a lot of listening, not catchy or popular

I've had an inside-out experience with Sunny Day Real Estate appreciation. I first enjoyed their most recent album, The Rising Tide, then found their previous How It Feels to be Something On to be favorite album. Deep in my HIFTBSO...

Pros: Quite simply, a one off CD that you'll be very lucky to own
Cons: It's not comfortable listening; Jeremy Enigk's voice may put some off

Most debut albums flail around aimlessly as the band attempts to zero in on the sound it ultimately wants to be playing and the band members try find their feet with each other musically. Very rarely can you stand up and honestly say that the best...

Pros: The best of emocore, great "alternative" music
Cons: Nada

First, let's set the stage. It's the early 90s, and grunge is king. Nirvana's Nevermind has slapped the recording industry upside the head. Soundgarden and Pearl Jam grace magazine covers. It's all about Seattle, about wild dynamics and fuzzed-out,...

Pros: haunting, beautiful vocals, complex musicianship, essential emo-rock album
Cons: follow-up albums lacked the power of this rookie effort

From the moment that I first heard the rich and heartfelt vocals of Jeremy Enigk, I was hooked. Sunny Day Real Estate's music is intense and draws the listener in to partake in the emotional rollercoaster that Diary...

Pros: Emotional, melodic, overwhelming band at the height of their powers
Cons: none

Many people go through phases in their musical interests. Bands come and go, CD's once played endlessly eventually find themselves confined to the back of the shelf. This is as true of me as of any one else, with one very notable exception: Sunny Day...

Pros: Driving music that touches the soul
Cons: Production isn't that great.

"Diary" is truly Jeremey Enigk's personal diary. The album touches on the basic subject matters of emo...dealing with heat-ache, loss, depression, and loneliness. Jeremy's vocals, like in every album SDRE has released, has such beauty in it. It gives...

Pros: everything
Cons: nothing

I bought Sunny Day Real Estate: Diary without really knowing what lay ahead of me. I had heard through reliable sources that it was good, but I had never heard of SDRE before, let alone listened to any of their songs. I saw it in the record store one...

Pros: Intense, brooding, swirling moods
Cons: Not light listening

After recently discovering Sunny Day Real Estate, thanks to my CMJ New Music Monthly (a periodical that includes a cd each month, usually comprised of lesser known acts, see my review), they have quickly catapulted themselves into my cd play list....

Pros: innovative sound, excellent drumming
Cons: some songs aren't great, but the great ones more than make up for those

The most notable thing about Diary and about SDRE in general is how there is nothing quite like it. If asked what other albums I could compare this to, there is no way I could give an answer. This has to be one of the most innovative and inspirational...

Pros: It could be the most used CD you own!
Cons: I could be the most replaced CD you own!

SDRE came into the music scene with their first album, Diary, as a desperately needed fresh alternative to the growing sea of alt/grunge/metal. People who like Alternative and Indie rock will kick themselves for not having bought this CD when...

Pros: Must have for a fan, and hell I like the cover
Cons: They do much better later

Sunny Day Real Estate is an exceptional band. Somehow not getting lost in the Seattle grunge of the early nineties, this band produced their own
unique sound. You seriously cannot go wrong buying something by this band-unless you buy this Album...

Pros: Unique in its own world. Most unique band I have ever known.
Cons: Not enough artwork! (;

Sunny Day Real Estate always seems to show a tremendous amount of emotion. Jeremy Enigk empowers you with his unique singing style and high but wonderful voice. This is the more "Rock" album of the 4. Sunny Day pulls this album together...

Pros: Amazing CD, none compare. A must buy for everyone!!! Trust me please!
Cons: Absolutely Nothing

The CD starts off very strong with the songs "seven" and my favorite, "in circles". The greatest part about the CD is that it never loses that spark, it stays amazing throughout. For me, I just don't understand how people couldn't like this album....

Pros: excellent
Cons: some songs formulaic

A must have for any rocker. This CD takes you on a wild journey through the twisted mind of Jeremy Enick. From the incredible two opening songs, "Seven," and "In Circles," two of my favorite songs ever, to the soft...