Page 20 • Thursday, September 14, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Pendulum Men's Fall Recruitment: Christian-punk ’s September 18 - September 22 first is inspiring Come join the Eion University Fraternities at their houses: Everyday Sunday's 'Stand Up' combines Mon; 5:30-6:30 Pi Kappa Phi musical genres to find their own catchy sound

6:30-7:30 Sigma Phi Epsilon Danica Sands 7:30-8:30 Kappa Alpha Online Editor r 8:30-9:30 Sigma Pi Simple yet inspiring. Everyday Sunday’s debut album,“Stand Up,” can be categorized as , Tues: 6:00-7:00 Lambda Chi Alpha inspirational, alternative or even power pop. Whatever its genre. Everyday Sunday is def­ 7:00-8:00 Kappa Sigma initely easy listening. Their sound resembles 8:00-9:00 Sigma Chi a mellower with more openly reli­ gious . Lead singer Trey Pearson’s voice is Wed: 5:30-6:30 Kappa Alpha inspiring. In each track, he incorporates a small twist that keeps the fresh. 6:30-7:30 Sigma Pi Photo courtesy of www.everydaysunday.com The album kicks off with an upbeat Lead singer Trey Pearson's voice sets this 7:30-8:30 Pi Kappa Phi called “Would You Leave.” It’s a punk Christian band apart from others. fine start to the album-upbeat and 8:30-9:30 Sigma Phi Epsilon driven. Co-written by lead vocalist “Lose It Again” revives the mood of Pearson and drummer Chris Hines, the CD after a few intense ballads. Its the song’s lyrics question a deeper fast-paced verses are hammered out Thurs: 6.00-7.^00 Sigma Chi topic but wrap it in sunny tunes and quickly, punctuated by drum beats and 7:00-8:00 Lambda Chi Alpha add an “mmmm-bop-esque” bridge to heavy bass. make it catchier. “Just a Story” tells the tale of a kid 8:00-9:00 Kappa Sigma The next song is similar but with realizing that there is so much more more pounding bass. Another question­ to life. ing song, “Mess With Your Mind,” is “Sleeper” is about waking up and real­ For more information please visit about a conversation with someone who izing that all that glitters isn’t gold. http://wvi?w,elon,eciu/e-vi/eb/students/greekJifG/lfc_recruitment is pretending not to see what’s right in “The seas overtaken with fire, men front of him. giving into their own desires,” Pearson The third track, “Wait,” takes on a sings. “The world wrapped up in itself, not even noticing truly what is wealth.” Don't forget to register! more punk-rock vibe. Pearson’s voice takes on a razored edge. It’s a song that The music is similar to your basic pop- tries to get listeners to play their own rock tune but it showcases the thoughtful air guitar. lyrics well, allowing them to shine. “Stand Up” is the title track of the “This Time” is one of the catchier CD. This song changes the mood from on the album. The song begins with punk-rock to ballad quite suddenly. strumming guitar chords that draw you Pearson’s voice adapts well, taking on a in. The music is simple but once it hits more breathy quality to convey the the chorus, Pearson amps up his voice II III 1 1 1 promise that the song is delivering. The and the bass follows, creating a peak that lyrics, co-penned by Pearson, are pas­ boosts the song’s power. sionate, vowing: “I will stand up now, I “Don’t Leave” is really driven by will not step down. I will do my best to Pearson’s strong vocals. His voice flows wear this crown...” over the instruments like melted butter. “Live For You Tonight” has that The final track is a remix of the mysterious quality that embeds itself album’s title track, “Stand Up.” into your brain for hours on end. The Everyday Sunday’s first effort is a music is haunting and Pearson’s voice solid one, driven more by Pearson’s matches the guitar’s drawn-out melodies impressive vocals than by their song-writ­ note for note. ing skills. The songs evoke a simple spir­ “Hanging On” is a power ballad. A hint it that’s refreshing. This album definitely of violin underscores the rougher sound has memorable tunes that you might find of the bass, giving the music depth. The yourself humming more than once. lyrics are poignant and the song reflects Elon University Interfraternity Council how difficult it is to give yourself com­ Contact Danica Sands at pletely over to someone else. [email protected] or 278-7247