Hi guys!
I have been a fan of this band since about 2009 (around the same time I became a fan of Taylor Swift believe it or not). The first song I ever listened to of their was The Kill and looking back at that album (A Beautiful Lie, their second) to the music they're creating now... It's unreal and I am so glad to be a fan of theirs that has gone through this process with them... I am also finally getting to see them live in November yay me!
So on to the review!
Birth: Is a fantastic instrumental/vocal mini-track that has what siounds like an orchestra behind Leto's voice as well as the sensational percussion and guitars from Leto (Shannon) and Miličević.
Conquistador: Is a fiery opening track with the up tempo beat and insanely catchy lyrics. They have also kept a sort of crowd chant through-out this album but not to the extent they did in This Is War but it adds a brilliant effect, especially live. They have really shone through this album with their lyrics and catchy instrument solo's. This was their second release.
Up In The Air: Their first single. I found it very similar to the This Is War material, so I quite like that they're continuing that type of genre although this album seems to have a bit more of an edge than T.I.W. I think it was a great first release as it tied the last album but it also makes you think what are they going to do next.. I think it's more of a not mainstream but a popular type track to get the public to read in more to the band. But I still adore it.
City of Angels: Is a very deep song in my opinion... Leto's vocals ooze through in a mellow tone in the verse then more raw in the chorus. I believe it's a song about their childhood due to a few lyrics. The bridge is also flawless. Definitely my top 3 off this album... The lyric 'One Life, One Love, Live' is definitely getting tattooed on me when I can decide where.
The Race: The strings intro is by far my fav intro especially with the beat that then kicks in. It's another catchy song with the crowd participation... but I'm not 100% keen on this... I just can't seem to get into it until 'I'm not running no not running, I'm not running no not running...' part.... then that's until the outro...
End of All Days: A slower more ballad type track. Piano is excellent in this song. I absolutely adore this track. In my top 3 definitely. The lyrics are just perfect I can't really get over them. I'm not very big on the faith idea myself (I kinda think this song addresses it mostly), but I think the purity of the lines when Leto is singing 'All we need is faith..' is amazing and it actually made me pause. He is just so raw in this song and I am just in love.
Pyres of Varanasi: Another strings intro which
is a lot darker to start with but then a beat kicks in so it acts like a base almost
and it builds up adding tension to the song. But otherwise I don't think I am
very keen on it... I think it just acted as a break up to the songs and then
had the key term 'Faith'.
Bright Lights: Adds a lighter edge to the album
after a few darker songs.. The lyrics are a brilliant creation once again. I am
absolutely gutted this isn't on their tour! It's not my top 3 but it's
definitely one of my fav's, due to the lyrics. It sounds a bit 80's to me with
the synthesizer sound..
Do or die: My other top 3! It's quite upbeat
and I adore the lyrics and beats vary as well as Leto's vocals which just keeps
you wanting more! Again it's a kind of crowd participation and it is going to
be so exciting on tour. I just love this track and can't really put it all in
to words.
Convergence: The xylophone (I think...)
instrumental is just simplistic and pure and one of the best intro's ever
especially when the notes off the guitar and beats off the drum kick in
slowly... definitely a good progressive instrumental.
Northern Lights: This reminds me of T.I.W a lot and
I'm not 100% sure why but it just does. But it is a brilliant track and just
missed out on my top 3... so I guess it's my 4th... it's just powerful and raw
and wow... I really want to know how they do this with the lyrics and music. I
really do think they're amazing at what they do.
Depuis le Début: The short lyrics involved are just
flawless I couldn't ask for a better outro. The music again is just masterful,
strings, techno.. it has it all and the music box at the end, I had the same song in a fairy trinket box so I screamed slightly the first time I heard it. I am a bit gutted that they aren't closing with it but they are closing on Up In The Air so I assume they want you to leave completely buzzing....
Sorry it is so long winded I just really wanted to do this well!
Hope you all enjoyed and I will post again soon,
Byee! xo
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