Making the Band 4’s Day 26

By Broadside Copy Editor Deena Smith

I would like to start off by saying that I am not a Making the Band fan. Over the course of the four seasons that have aired on MTV, I have probably seen a total of five episodes. However, I was forced by a roommate to watch the season finale of Making the Band 4, which piqued my interest of the new band, Day 26, and their first self-titled album that was released on March 25.

“I’m the Reason” is a great track to start the album with, because it is one of those tracks that you can dance and sing to in the mirror. The next track is the group’s first single, “Got Me Going,” is not one of my personal favorites, but seems to be steadily rising the charts. It is upbeat and gets you moving, but it doesn’t really do anything for me.
The next three tracks are not even really worth discussing. None of them are songs that would make you want to stop and actually listen.

“Come With Me” is a well-composed song, but it doesn’t seem to fit the image that Day 26 is trying to put out there. The song seems better suited in the pop genre rather than R&B.
“Co Star,” “Come In (My Door’s Open)” and “Are We in This Together” are all pretty good songs with a smooth melody. Each has a rhythmic, easy-going feel to them that compelled me to listen to them again.

“What It Feels Like” describes exactly what it sounds like: sex. The song is actually a little too vivid and sexual (but what isn’t these days?) for my taste. However, it does have a little romantic side to it, so it may be something you enjoy listening to with your significant other.

“Since You’ve Been Gone” – no, not the Kelly Clarkson song – is another one of my favorites and is a great apology or make-up song. Day 26 also performed this song during the season finale, so I would venture to say that this is going to be their next single.

If you are looking for a good song that says you appreciate your significant other, “If It Wasn’t For You” is a great choice. The group really shows a stronger lyrical side. This song expresses gratitude to a lover for keeping the men on track and guiding them in the right direction.

“Ain’t Going,” the only track that features Danity Kane, doesn’t really strike any chords with me. However, I like how they are promoting their career in a song, expressing that they are not going to be another one hit wonder boy band and have brought something new to the R&B genre.

The last track, “Exclusive,” is a great way to close out the album. It has a good dance beat and allows each of the five members to have their own time on the mic.

I am proud of Day 26 for not having a lot of cameos on their first album, which P. Diddy is known for. This allows listeners to get an entire album of what Day 26 is all about and to really get to know them as musicians.