Saves the Day has always been one of those bands that had a few good albums in their beginning, but eventually dwindled off the musical spectrum as the years went on. Whether it be due to change of sound, change of band members, or change of record label, Saves the Day is not the same band they originally set out to be in 1994. I'm sure that the group was never meant to be held together by guitarist and vocalist Chris Conley alone, and it's unfortunate that it happened. By each different change in their collective career, the band has been forced to rely on Conley's musical ability to propel them forward and remain relevant. While Conley clearly has a lyrical writing ability, there comes a point where the well runs dry. Eventually, the music becomes diluted and starts to blend in with every other piece of music of that genre. This can be said about Saves the Day's past five albums including their newest record 9. This album sounds no different than Sound the Alarm (2006), Under the Boards (2007), Daybreak (2011­), or Saves the Day (2013)and I can't say I'm surprised. Since their first big lineup change after their hit album Stay What You Are in 2001, the band hasn't been able to pull in the crowds that they used to. There are multiple reasons why Saves the Day should probably stop releasing music, however, I'm hopeful that they eventually create something that grabs the listeners attention again as they had in 1999 with their album Through Being Cool.