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So last week I threw around the idea of reviewing this one. I changed my mind only to regret it! I have been listening to a couple of the songs on this album non-stop since then and they really are catchy and surprisingly pretty good! With that being said, let's sit down and check it out in it's entirety!
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Track 1 - Cold War
I'll admit... this song will get STUCK in your head. It's extremely catchy and reminiscent of old Michael Jackson. It has a power to it and demands your attention. This will probably never get the play that it deserves so just take my word for it and at least youtube this guy. His older stuff was a little... juvenile, but this new cd really shows what he has to offer and the direction he is going in.
4/5
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Track 2 - Same Air
This track may even be catchier than the first! I definitely understand why i've never heard of the guy before, but nevertheless I am happy I took the time to listen to at least the first 2 tracks on this album. You might eventually hear one of these songs on your local pop station or MTV, but like I said, probably not. This one even has a music video!
4/5
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Track 3 - UNI
While this track isn't as strong as the first two, this one is still pretty good. I really am digging this guys sound and he truly is completely different from all of the other shitty bands making their rounds at the moment. It's always fun to hear something fresh and this album hit that on the button.
3.5/5
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Track 4 - Help Me Out
This track isn't going to hit well with everyone, but it's not bad. It's just not near as good as the first 3 tracks on this album. It reminds me of the older tracks I listened to and those weren't nearly as developed and thought out as the first three tracks.
3/5
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Track 5 - Get Over It
I have really enjoyed listening to this album and it has instantly become a guilty pleasure kind of album. I really hear a LOT of Michael Jackson and Prince influence and it's cool to hear the guy scream a little bit. It's very cool that he also writes, performs, records and produces his own music.
3.5/5
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Track 6 - White Fireworks
So at the halfway point it is becoming clearly evident that this guy really has his own style and for him, it's definitely working out to his advantage. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any album this is comparable to. These days, that should be an achievement worth some kind of award!
3.5/5
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Track 7 - You Are, You Are
The intro to this song is very, very cool. This guy has a 80's Michael Jackson vibe to him. I'll be honest, only listening to this album 2 or 3 times really won't do it justice. You can tell it's pretty good, but this is a multiple listens kind of album. I really do like it though.
3.5/5
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Track 8 - FL, CA
This might not sound like a heavy song but this is probably one of the heaviest songs he has to offer and yes, once again, extremely catchy! You can definitely tell this guy is a seasoned musician that has been doing this for a long time. His songs are very precisely put together and never leave you with the feeling that something is missing.
4/5
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Track 9 - Rule Of Thirds Kind Of Life
This song is definitely the heaviest and once again, one of the catchiest. There is actually some screaming on this one. His Prince side comes out a lot more on this track and it quickly becomes a power-pop masterpiece. A lot of people are going to HATE this album, but those of you who take the time to listen to it more than once, will quickly be rewarded with one of the best albums of 2016 so far.
4/5
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Track 10 - Sharks
This is another one of those songs that are very well written. I will give The Rocket Summer this... they are EXTREMELY catchy. Be prepared to learn the lyrics and hear these songs in your sleep. This album is really, really good.
3.5/5
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Track 11 - Emergency Landings
I wish he would have closed with a stronger song, but I am not disappointed at all. This album definitely went well beyond my expectations and made me an instant fan. There are definitely some interesting melodies on this track that make it well worth listening to.
3/5
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Overall - 39.5/55
Overall, this album has made me a fan of The Rocket Summer. Definitely worth owning a copy and supporting a great musician. This is easily one of the better albums of 2016. I should have listened to it last week... OH YEAH! Adelita's Way... TOTALLY a WWE band, I googled it. =0) Willowbee, out.
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