Reviews for "Revisiting the Darkest of Days"

"Aaron Edge took his original songs for the Lumbar 'Days of Unwelcome' release, previously accomplished with supporting roles from Tad Doyle and myself, and Aaron had another go at them. He re-recorded all of the parts himself, and then expanded on them. 'Expanded' is a bit of an understatement. He’s reinvented, revitalized, and reimagined these songs, to the best effect. Layers of new noise and atmosphere adorn this redux. Gone are the clean vocals, and in their place is caustic fury. If you thought the original release was heavy, this takes that heaviness to a whole new level. I was blown away. His redux of 'Days of Unwelcome' should be on every heavy music fan’s radar. Side note-he’s included a couple of covers as a bonus, and his cover of YOB’s 'Pain Like Sugar' is better than the original."

—Mike Scheidt

"When you wash away the grime and filth from Lumbar's debut album, a patina reveals itself. This album, revisited, is a cumulative effect of time softening the sharp edges."

—Kevin Brighton

"When a track introduces itself with a nauseous scream, one has only a split second to steel one’s ears in ready for the heaviest chord. A swaying dirge like the tossings of a moored ship burning in the moonlight down to the bottom of the harbor. Singing guitars that soar above your head like vultures just as their bigger brothers dig your grave.

—Aaron Walters