Released 20 years ago
This New Day
Embrace · 2006
43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A melodic blend of anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics that captures a sense of renewal and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nature’s Law — As one of the lead singles, Nature’s Law encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and hope while featuring an uplifting chorus that resonates powerfully with listeners.
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This New Day — The titular track serves as a manifesto of optimism and renewal, with soaring melodies that invite listeners to embrace new beginnings.
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Celebrate — With its infectious rhythm and celebratory lyrics, Celebrate stands out as a highlight that showcases the band's knack for creating feel-good music infused with emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features anthemic choruses and varied dynamics but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics, including slower ballads.
- Choruses are often anthemic and repetitive, designed to encourage sing-alongs, particularly in tracks like 'Nature's Law' and 'Celebrate'.
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, with strings and synths enhancing the emotional weight of the melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- uplifting morning motivation
- immersive listening experience
- mid-tempo reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, This New Day marked Embrace's fourth studio album, following the commercially successful album, Out of Nothing. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning back into the spotlight after a period of relative quietness, aiming to re-establish their sound and emotional resonance with fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biffy Clyro· The Maccabees· Editors
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This New Day
The bridge shifts from personal reflection to a collective call for change and embrace of new possibilities.
This shift transforms the song from an individual perspective into an inclusive anthem, inviting listeners to share in the message of hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Use Crying 3:42
- 2 Nature’s Law 4:07
- 3 Target 4:28
- 4 Sainted 4:18
- 5 I Can’t Come Down 4:13
- 6 Celebrate 3:33
- 7 Exploding Machines 5:17
- 8 Even Smaller Stones 4:28
- 9 The End Is Near 4:38
- 10 This New Day 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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