Weighing in with the second instalment of their self-styled trilogy, Saves The Day follow up 'Sound The Alarm' with a successive offering that lead singer Chris Conley confidently professes to be about introspective compunction and the pledge of more to come.

"'Sound The Alarm' was an expression of discontent while 'Under the Boards' leans towards reflection and remorse," says Conley, adding: "'Daybreak' [the final chapter in the three-part musical tale] is about acceptance. We really put a lot of ourselves into these songs. After spending time writing, playing and recording them, we're psyched to get the music out for everyone to hear.

"I think these are some of the most personal tracks we've recorded," adds the excitable vocalist. "It was also the most fun experience we've had recording so far."

That satisfaction enjoyed by Conley and crew during the assembly of their sixth studio album is particularly evident in 'Getaway', 'Because You Are No Other' and 'Radio' — three tracks prolific in happy-go-lucky lyrics and high-spirited instrumentalism to complement.

From the Paramore-esque arrangement of 'Can't Stay The Same' and the whimsical meanderings of 'Stay', to the dark, disenchanted views expressed in 'Turning Over In My Tomb' and the title track, Conley's declaration that "there are a lot of different moods" on the album couldn't be more sincere.

'Get F**ked Up' belies its cursed designation, transpiring as a catchy song perfect for pop rock typicality, while 'Lonely Nights' wanders to the morose side of Saves The Day's character.

While erstwhile drummer Pete Parada's departure for a supposedly more profitable stint with The Offspring, Durijah Lang (formerly of Glassjaw) steps into the role and proves a worthy successor to Parada. His arrival, and Taking Back Sunday vocalist Adam Lazzara's offer to collaborate with them, spells a promising future for the veteran quartet, who before the release of 'Under The Boards' seemed to be languishing in past achievements and subsequent lack of further aspiration.