I'll admit it. The hype and the hype alone drove me to check out this album. Hype is something i NEVER believe. So I suspected this album would be average at best. Boy was I wrong haha..
This album is magnificent.
From the first track, "The Suburbs" it's sublime. The opener is a plodding piano and acoustic driven beauty. The lyrics are very sad, talking about having a daughter "before this damage is done", referring to the state of the planet I'm guessing. I literally cannot listen to this track once, it HAS to be twice in a row. Next to hit you is "Ready To Start", which is another total cracker. The tempo is raised but the melodies are still just beautiful, almost euphoric. If I was religious I'd swear this track was sent from god , just for me. Another piano driven track is "Deep Blue" with eclectic backing vocals and ghostly sounds. This record has it all, "Half Light II" is almost electronic. "We used To Wait" deserves a mention also, another pounder. Love it.
This album is acoustic, electric, eclectic, emotional, up-lifting and a downer all in one.
If you love music.
You need this record.
Own it ASAP. Please
Below are fan vids for my 2 fave trax off this album - "The Suburbs" and "Ready To Start"
