Touch, Peel, and Burn Out: Days Of The New and the Ego of Travis Meeks

In 1997, a teenager from Indiana named Travis Meeks took acoustic guitar, heavy alternative rock, and pure brooding intensity to the top of the charts with Days Of The New’s self-titled debut album (often known as *Yellow*). But behind the massive radio singles and multi-platinum success was a band on the brink of complete collapse driven by Meek's massive ego, substance abuse struggles, and relentless compulsion to control every note. Join us as we dive into the genius and tragedy of Days Of The New. We break down their iconic 1997 debut and explore a couple of tracks from their follow-up (*Green*) to glimpse a hint of the grand, experimental direction Meeks was desperately trying to take the project before it all unraveled. **Tracklist**: 1. Touch, Peel And Stand 2. Face Of The Earth 3. Now 4. Where I Stand 5. Bring Yourself 6. Take Me Back Then 7. Not The Same 8. Shelf In The Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices