Spring Break
The new sound of The Sounds
Band is catchy, surprising and better than ever
Robert Checkal
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: Entertainment
Back for its third studio release, The Sounds spent the last few years touring while in a nasty battle with its former record label, New Line. The result of which was a clean break and full freedom to do what it wants creatively.
"Crossing the Rubicon" is the perfect progression from "Dying to Say This to You," and it's only appropriate that the album dwarfs the two albums released by New Line. Not because the other two albums were bad, however, but because "Crossing the Rubicon" is just that good.
1. "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake"
The latest single and first track on the CD from the Swedish rock quintet is an optimistic start to the album. An ambient electric riff presence mixed with light synth-loops and solid drum work creates a really fun atmosphere.
2. "4 Songs & A Fight"
Instantly catchy and poppy, the beat grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Vocals kick in for a few verses and then an ambient guitar build-up to another astonishing guitar loop that keeps you hooked. This song is the right amount of edgy rock and a perfect cocktail of lyrics, guitar and drums. This is, without a doubt, the breakout song of the album.
3. "My Lover"
A low-paced synth beat jumps in, very "Sounds-esque." Then, all of a sudden, Ivarsson starts spitting rhymes like an emcee and slows it down for the chorus. The chorus starts off with "I know you wanna be my lover." Right after the second chorus a completely synth bridge plays as a high energy pick-me-up and then a digitized voice starts in with perfectly timed "Oh's."
"Crossing the Rubicon" is the perfect progression from "Dying to Say This to You," and it's only appropriate that the album dwarfs the two albums released by New Line. Not because the other two albums were bad, however, but because "Crossing the Rubicon" is just that good.
1. "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake"
The latest single and first track on the CD from the Swedish rock quintet is an optimistic start to the album. An ambient electric riff presence mixed with light synth-loops and solid drum work creates a really fun atmosphere.
2. "4 Songs & A Fight"
Instantly catchy and poppy, the beat grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Vocals kick in for a few verses and then an ambient guitar build-up to another astonishing guitar loop that keeps you hooked. This song is the right amount of edgy rock and a perfect cocktail of lyrics, guitar and drums. This is, without a doubt, the breakout song of the album.
| Real Quick: THE SOUNDS Crossing The Rubicon Released by: Original Signal Release Date: June 2 Stater rating (out of five): ★★★★★ |
3. "My Lover"
A low-paced synth beat jumps in, very "Sounds-esque." Then, all of a sudden, Ivarsson starts spitting rhymes like an emcee and slows it down for the chorus. The chorus starts off with "I know you wanna be my lover." Right after the second chorus a completely synth bridge plays as a high energy pick-me-up and then a digitized voice starts in with perfectly timed "Oh's."
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