I just listened to the new Chainsmokers album. Stay away from this awful excuse of an album. After listening to Something Just Like This, I had hope. But nope[emoji107]. Stay away and just listen to Viva one more time instead.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The entire AROBTTH album, such a masterpiece

I just listened to the new Chainsmokers album. Stay away from this awful excuse of an album. After listening to Something Just Like This, I had hope. But nope[emoji107]. Stay away and just listen to Viva one more time instead.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Meh, listening to it right now and giving it a shot cause I like some of the Chainsmoker's other songs. I was going to do it a while back and I seen the audio tracks pop up on my YouTube feed since I'm subbed and remembered hearing about this album somewhere else and the release date, and was going to listen to it athough I forgot till now. These individual reviews of the songs are done as I'm listening to them on the first run through, with some edits later on after I'm done.

 

The One doesn't make any sense for an album opener but hey it's okay. As I've mentioned before would be a lot better if it feeled "realer" and didn't have all this electronicness in it (although the second part seems kinda cool regardless). The production certainly doesn't fit with that piano ballad thing they were trying to do in the first bit of the song. But they're not the type of group that's fit to make that anyway.

 

Break Up Every Night sounds really good at first listen. Certainly a departure from that overused Closer sound so that's upside at least. Almost has an electronic Fray feel to it, like something from Helios but poppier and faster. Very good song imo, I like it.

 

Bloodstream sounds interesting. I definitely do like it. Vocals in some part is too reminiscent of Closer though. Would like it more if instead of the shorter sounds in the chorus there was a longer more sustained sound, you know, in having more of a synthpop feel. I feel that's a big thing that pop music misses nowadays, especially with Chainsmokers music (Closer and SJLT are other examples)

 

Don't Say has a really good sound in the intro and a few other places.. Great song melodically. F major is an amazing key to make music in, and definitely makes this song more interesting for me. The drop, apart from the beat, sounds unique to me and is IMO great. Overall, good song.

 

SJLT I already know, and I do like it. Surprised even a few Oldplayers like it. Of course there was some backlash, but that was anything but unexpected with a song like this. Seems a bit too similar to Closer and Roses however. The beginning chord progression is the same as Closer, and the drop uses the same beat as well. The last drop is certainly great, wish it was even more atmospheric though. Also wish the melody in the drop didn't start and stop. But oh well. Overall I enjoy it.

 

My Type sounded really great at the beginning. Piano feels a bit too electronic though, as is the case with this album's piano in general. That girl's voice is also way too clean and up front. That's a part of the problem with these guys trying to do songs with piano, the production style with the vocal is too EDMey for the genre. As for the chorus, it's good, but definitely kind of underwhelming, there should be more isynths to make it feel denser, again to give it a more synthpop feel. Also it doesn't feel like it belongs in the song. However, this song is written in a really nice key, B flat if I pick it up correctly, and that is my favorite key with F major second... it's just so amazing and it works great for writing songs that sound like they should be listened to at sunset. It has a sad feel but also kinda happy in a way... It's hard to explain, I'm sure anyone reading knows it. Anyway back to the song itself, overall it's alright but this piano deserves to be in a song in an alternative rock format with different lyrics and a better production style, the re used song would then sound phenomenal.

 

It Won't Kill Ya... again, a great piano intro, but there's too much autotune on the voice. I really like how this song makes you wait for the drop... just when you think it's about to hit, you're left hanging and have to wait around 5 seconds for it. The drop itself isn't that great though, although I do like that voice in the middle. Like the build up as well. Just wish Chainsmokers would stop teasing us with wonderful piano intros then going all electronic... not like they'd make a full blown ballad or anything, it's just annoying that they begin a song with a beautiful piano than take it all away rather quickly. Also, the bridge is really nice. Overall, it's alright.

 

Paris I've also listened to before. Like the intro, but I think it could have evolved into something much more creative...Also, they've already done the "let's make the repetitive catchphrase of the song something other than the title" trick with Closer. It's catchy, overall I like it. Haven't listened to it a whole lot, and I'm going off of what I know. So it may be a bit inaccurate. But oh well.

 

Honest... I don't know what he said at the start, but that echo at the end was interesting. And.. there's that piano again! Gorgeous melody. Meh lyrics though, as usual from the Chainsmokers. Don't like that weird synth though in the beginning, although the second time it's alright.. Seriously, these piano melodies though. Wish they didn't have to be implemented along with the electronic feel of the album... if they were implemented in actual alternative rock songs it would be gorgeous. Overall, a great song melodically, the production isn't great however, and neither is the lyrics. E flat is an amazing key though. Might be my third favorite!

 

Wake Up Alone... Okay, featuring someone who's last name is Aiko? That can't be a coincidence. That's amazing. Just saying. But hey, at least this time they didn't tease us with a great piano intro. The intro sounded a bit weird, but it got better as it went on. If more of these songs didn't have piano in them I might not be as annoyed since I wouldn't see the missed potential in those melodies... But oh well. I do like the synths in the last drop though. I especially applaud them for that end part.though. Never seen that coming. Not the typical one or two instrument fade out they did in their popular singles.

 

Young... beautiful guitar, but no need for that background synth. Once again, I find the vocals too up front. Again, so unfortunate it's replaced with electronic noises in the drop. Vocal melody is great, but the lyrics ain't great. Don't find a real need for that weird robot voice late in the second drop either. Piano throughout sounds nice. The bridge is especially beautiful. For a song that got the most views out of the non singles so far, it's great and I hope it becomes popular, since I do see it as a bit of a step up from what's popular. Really do like the last chorus though. That's what I mean by sustained synths and a synthpop feel... I really wish The Chainsmokers did that more. It seems like they do it more in the bridges. Aaaaand we have the overused one instrument fade out, yet again. They do that way too often. Can see why it's more popular though... seems to be more of a typical Chainsmokers song.

 

Last Day Alive... Ooooh, Florida Georgia Line.. . Remember those guys from their "Cruise". Like the Nelly remix. It's a great song (none of you would prob like it though...) Anyway, the drop is so hot! Sustained synths.... thank you guys! I would really like more of that. Turned it up right when I heard it. Man... this drop though is so amazing. Atmospheric in a way, it just sounds epic and energetic... Needs to be longer though. Sooooo amazing though. Sounds beautiful. Overall, the song sounds unique, especially for these guys..... Woah! A fourth drop? Not something you see often! But something we need here, since it sounds so beautiful and unique... It kinda reminds me of modern day Hedley, but even a bit better. (For those who don't know: A band that once made great music but has unfortunately degraded into making electropop. Their last album has grown on me, but it's still nowhere near what they used to do. Super popular in Canada. Those who don't know music well that live in Canada would have no idea that they are in fact not world famous. Surprising, since they do make the type of music that would surely seem to get them there... Too sad they hardly reach outside of Canada. :() Anyway, you get my point.... IMO it's probably the best drop of the album. Only problem is it wouldn't be my choice for album closer... I personally think The One would be the best choice, but I don't think there's a true album closer in this album unfortunately.

 

 

Overall thoughts on first listen: I think it's a good album. Definitely nowhere near as genius as Viva or any album like that, but I do like it. Melody wise, these guys did a fantastic job. Enjoyed some of the vocal melodies and definitely the piano melodies, and the guitar in Young.... It's too bad they had to be used along with the electronic elements of this though. Would have worked much better in actual alternative rock songs, as mentioned a few times up above. These guys do need to improve their production though. Vocals seem way too up front when there is piano, meanwhile it works well in pop EDM music, which is what they're supposed to be doing... It just is unfortunate that these beautiful melodies had to be used in these types of songs, I mean I'm not bashing this type of music since there definitely is a right way to make it sound really good but unfortunately teasing us with piano won't do the trick. And yes, there is again a riight way to implement piano and make it sound great, but opening it with a piano ballad feel and then switching to this other style of music doesn't work the best for me. Oh well, I still do like those songs. Just... there is much more potential in it I feel that hasn't been revealed... I know these guys would never be the type to do alternative but seriously these songs would sound great in an alt rock style.. Okay yes I know I'm saying that way too much now lol. Anyway, this album seemed to go by so fast... Not sure if it was the flow of the album, which is great except for the opener and closer, they should have picked something else for those two, or if it was the songs themselves... It says almost 45 minutes this album, but it seemed to go by in 20... I know I did skip two tracks because I already know them but still. But I think there's also something different about these songs that feels off... I know the lyrics definitely aren't the best but it almost seems undercooked, like some songs aren't completely finished yet. Sure, there are some unique moments in here but still something doesn't seem quite right.... Oh well. It's their debut album, and even though they have had since 2014 to evolve their sound a bit (and as we've heard it just got more generic amd similar) we should give them a break and wait and see what they'll do. I know this isn't the style of music most people like on here, so there will be some dislike understandably. But these are thoughts from a person who likes a very large range of music, including the Chainsmokers so I'm giving as most unbiased thoughts here as possible. Not a great first outing, but good. Excited to see what these guys do in the future. And yes, I know. This group is probably directed at teens judging from the lyrics, but still. I'll follow these guys throughout their musical career and see what they'll do. Maybe they'll grow up a bit more, who knows. We'll see.

 

Oh, and one more thing. I can definitely hear the Coldplay influence. Somewhat in their melodies, and in the use of piano. Definitely very melodic, I think that's The Chainsmokers' strong point for sure. I do think I read something about these guys seeking to use piano in their never works and I guess this is what we got out of it. It's understandable that it sounds a bit off, I mean I do applaud them for trying something new, you know. They might get the hang of a better sound eventually, but they're still discovering this new world to them, and it's no surprise it sounds this was as they do come from an electronic background. Oh well.

 

Okay, now I'm done.

Meh, listening to it right now and giving it a shot cause I like some of the Chainsmoker's other songs. I was going to do it a while back and I seen the audio tracks pop up on my YouTube feed since I'm subbed and remembered hearing about this album somewhere else and the release date, and was going to listen to it athough I forgot till now. These individual reviews of the songs are done as I'm listening to them on the first run through, with some edits later on after I'm done.

 

The One doesn't make any sense for an album opener but hey it's okay. As I've mentioned before would be a lot better if it feeled "realer" and didn't have all this electronicness in it (although the second part seems kinda cool regardless). The production certainly doesn't fit with that piano ballad thing they were trying to do in the first bit of the song. But they're not the type of group that's fit to make that anyway.

 

Break Up Every Night sounds really good at first listen. Certainly a departure from that overused Closer sound so that's upside at least. Almost has an electronic Fray feel to it, like something from Helios but poppier and faster. Very good song imo, I like it.

 

Bloodstream sounds interesting. I definitely do like it. Vocals in some part is too reminiscent of Closer though. Would like it more if instead of the shorter sounds in the chorus there was a longer more sustained sound, you know, in having more of a synthpop feel. I feel that's a big thing that pop music misses nowadays, especially with Chainsmokers music (Closer and SJLT are other examples)

 

Don't Say has a really good sound in the intro and a few other places.. Great song melodically. F major is an amazing key to make music in, and definitely makes this song more interesting for me. The drop, apart from the beat, sounds unique to me and is IMO great. Overall, good song.

 

SJLT I already know, and I do like it. Surprised even a few Oldplayers like it. Of course there was some backlash, but that was anything but unexpected with a song like this. Seems a bit too similar to Closer and Roses however. The beginning chord progression is the same as Closer, and the drop uses the same beat as well. The last drop is certainly great, wish it was even more atmospheric though. Also wish the melody in the drop didn't start and stop. But oh well. Overall I enjoy it.

 

My Type sounded really great at the beginning. Piano feels a bit too electronic though, as is the case with this album's piano in general. That girl's voice is also way too clean and up front. That's a part of the problem with these guys trying to do songs with piano, the production style with the vocal is too EDMey for the genre. As for the chorus, it's good, but definitely kind of underwhelming, there should be more isynths to make it feel denser, again to give it a more synthpop feel. Also it doesn't feel like it belongs in the song. However, this song is written in a really nice key, B flat if I pick it up correctly, and that is my favorite key with F major second... it's just so amazing and it works great for writing songs that sound like they should be listened to at sunset. It has a sad feel but also kinda happy in a way... It's hard to explain, I'm sure anyone reading knows it. Anyway back to the song itself, overall it's alright but this piano deserves to be in a song in an alternative rock format with different lyrics and a better production style, the re used song would then sound phenomenal.

 

It Won't Kill Ya... again, a great piano intro, but there's too much autotune on the voice. I really like how this song makes you wait for the drop... just when you think it's about to hit, you're left hanging and have to wait around 5 seconds for it. The drop itself isn't that great though, although I do like that voice in the middle. Like the build up as well. Just wish Chainsmokers would stop teasing us with wonderful piano intros then going all electronic... not like they'd make a full blown ballad or anything, it's just annoying that they begin a song with a beautiful piano than take it all away rather quickly. Also, the bridge is really nice. Overall, it's alright.

 

Paris I've also listened to before. Like the intro, but I think it could have evolved into something much more creative...Also, they've already done the "let's make the repetitive catchphrase of the song something other than the title" trick with Closer. It's catchy, overall I like it. Haven't listened to it a whole lot, and I'm going off of what I know. So it may be a bit inaccurate. But oh well.

 

Honest... I don't know what he said at the start, but that echo at the end was interesting. And.. there's that piano again! Gorgeous melody. Meh lyrics though, as usual from the Chainsmokers. Don't like that weird synth though in the beginning, although the second time it's alright.. Seriously, these piano melodies though. Wish they didn't have to be implemented along with the electronic feel of the album... if they were implemented in actual alternative rock songs it would be gorgeous. Overall, a great song melodically, the production isn't great however, and neither is the lyrics. E flat is an amazing key though. Might be my third favorite!

 

Wake Up Alone... Okay, featuring someone who's last name is Aiko? That can't be a coincidence. That's amazing. Just saying. But hey, at least this time they didn't tease us with a great piano intro. The intro sounded a bit weird, but it got better as it went on. If more of these songs didn't have piano in them I might not be as annoyed since I wouldn't see the missed potential in those melodies... But oh well. I do like the synths in the last drop though. I especially applaud them for that end part.though. Never seen that coming. Not the typical one or two instrument fade out they did in their popular singles.

 

Young... beautiful guitar, but no need for that background synth. Once again, I find the vocals too up front. Again, so unfortunate it's replaced with electronic noises in the drop. Vocal melody is great, but the lyrics ain't great. Don't find a real need for that weird robot voice late in the second drop either. Piano throughout sounds nice. The bridge is especially beautiful. For a song that got the most views out of the non singles so far, it's great and I hope it becomes popular, since I do see it as a bit of a step up from what's popular. Really do like the last chorus though. That's what I mean by sustained synths and a synthpop feel... I really wish The Chainsmokers did that more. It seems like they do it more in the bridges. Aaaaand we have the overused one instrument fade out, yet again. They do that way too often. Can see why it's more popular though... seems to be more of a typical Chainsmokers song.

 

Last Day Alive... Ooooh, Florida Georgia Line.. . Remember those guys from their "Cruise". Like the Nelly remix. It's a great song (none of you would prob like it though...) Anyway, the drop is so hot! Sustained synths.... thank you guys! I would really like more of that. Turned it up right when I heard it. Man... this drop though is so amazing. Atmospheric in a way, it just sounds epic and energetic... Needs to be longer though. Sooooo amazing though. Sounds beautiful. Overall, the song sounds unique, especially for these guys..... Woah! A fourth drop? Not something you see often! But something we need here, since it sounds so beautiful and unique... It kinda reminds me of modern day Hedley, but even a bit better. (For those who don't know: A band that once made great music but has unfortunately degraded into making electropop. Their last album has grown on me, but it's still nowhere near what they used to do. Super popular in Canada. Those who don't know music well that live in Canada would have no idea that they are in fact not world famous. Surprising, since they do make the type of music that would surely seem to get them there... Too sad they hardly reach outside of Canada. :() Anyway, you get my point.... IMO it's probably the best drop of the album. Only problem is it wouldn't be my choice for album closer... I personally think The One would be the best choice, but I don't think there's a true album closer in this album unfortunately.

 

 

Overall thoughts on first listen: I think it's a good album. Definitely nowhere near as genius as Viva or any album like that, but I do like it. Melody wise, these guys did a fantastic job. Enjoyed some of the vocal melodies and definitely the piano melodies, and the guitar in Young.... It's too bad they had to be used along with the electronic elements of this though. Would have worked much better in actual alternative rock songs, as mentioned a few times up above. These guys do need to improve their production though. Vocals seem way too up front when there is piano, meanwhile it works well in pop EDM music, which is what they're supposed to be doing... It just is unfortunate that these beautiful melodies had to be used in these types of songs, I mean I'm not bashing this type of music since there definitely is a right way to make it sound really good but unfortunately teasing us with piano won't do the trick. And yes, there is again a riight way to implement piano and make it sound great, but opening it with a piano ballad feel and then switching to this other style of music doesn't work the best for me. Oh well, I still do like those songs. Just... there is much more potential in it I feel that hasn't been revealed... I know these guys would never be the type to do alternative but seriously these songs would sound great in an alt rock style.. Okay yes I know I'm saying that way too much now lol. Anyway, this album seemed to go by so fast... Not sure if it was the flow of the album, which is great except for the opener and closer, they should have picked something else for those two, or if it was the songs themselves... It says almost 45 minutes this album, but it seemed to go by in 20... I know I did skip two tracks because I already know them but still. But I think there's also something different about these songs that feels off... I know the lyrics definitely aren't the best but it almost seems undercooked, like some songs aren't completely finished yet. Sure, there are some unique moments in here but still something doesn't seem quite right.... Oh well. It's their debut album, and even though they have had since 2014 to evolve their sound a bit (and as we've heard it just got more generic amd similar) we should give them a break and wait and see what they'll do. I know this isn't the style of music most people like on here, so there will be some dislike understandably. But these are thoughts from a person who likes a very large range of music, including the Chainsmokers so I'm giving as most unbiased thoughts here as possible. Not a great first outing, but good. Excited to see what these guys do in the future. And yes, I know. This group is probably directed at teens judging from the lyrics, but still. I'll follow these guys throughout their musical career and see what they'll do. Maybe they'll grow up a bit more, who knows. We'll see.

 

Oh, and one more thing. I can definitely hear the Coldplay influence. Somewhat in their melodies, and in the use of piano. Definitely very melodic, I think that's The Chainsmokers' strong point for sure. I do think I read something about these guys seeking to use piano in their never works and I guess this is what we got out of it. It's understandable that it sounds a bit off, I mean I do applaud them for trying something new, you know. They might get the hang of a better sound eventually, but they're still discovering this new world to them, and it's no surprise it sounds this was as they do come from an electronic background. Oh well.

 

Okay, now I'm done.

 

This is exactly what I thought at first listen. But, when you get to the lyricism, you realize that this album is painstakingly bad. Take "Break Up Every Night" for an example: "She wants to f*ck me back to life, I can't help but like the way she makes me feel". There's also lines like "f*ck it yeah I said" and "Im f*cked up I'm faded I'm so complicated" all around this thing. They keep reusing the same word and it gets way too repetitive

 

They tend to also heavily draw from other points in the music industry, even themselves. There are more songs on here that follow the same 3-chord progression line on Closer. Its way overused. Not to mention the fact that they pretty much copy and pasted the drop from Roses back onto SJLT. There's another point on the album that also drew from Roses, but I cant remember which one.

 

I've been saying this for the longest time now, but "Paris" rips off both M83 and The 1975. Its a very basic and song imo. The song structure is just like Midnight City by M83, and the lyrical concepts and some of the synth lines are straight from The 1975. I actually watched the snl version of this song and it was much better.

 

As a music producer, I can tell you that the synths they use for their drops are very very cliche and overused in the music industry. Much of it sounds alot like DJ Snake's earlier work. They have a fortune now, but they still use these very cheap synthesizers.

 

I honestly dont think Drew Taggart has good vocals. Some of these songs might actually be good if the lyrics were changed and someone else was singing. I've also noticed that Emily Warren is, like, all over this album. Kind of strange, but I dont have a problem with that.

 

I did like some tracks from here other than SJLT. I thought The One was a nice starting piano ballad even if it included some weird lines. Reminded me of something from ODESZA. The one with Florida Georgia Line is also a pretty good song. Definitely not the worst from this album.

 

Even after this, I can respect one's opinion. If you want to watch an album review/rant on it, then here is one done by ARTV. Its a pretty laughable video, even if you disagree

 

 

Yeah, this album is very accessible, but the lyrics get really annoying unfortunately. I'd give it a light 4/10.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good morning :)

 

 

No idea what they're singing about, but I like it :)

Amsterdam

The new Mew album Visuals.

I know Jonas had been mentioned here but not really the band Mew. They're going on tour soon which is cool :)

 

Also the Gorillaz album Humanz sounds nice as well

 

 

Absolutely gorgeous.

 

It's like a watered down Up With The Birds, which is great because that makes it more suitable for more regular listening. Up With The Birds is so emotional and amazing I reserve it for very special occasions only.

Ok, the new harry styles album is fantastic. The opener track "Meet Me In The Hallway" sounds like it's straight from The Blue Room EP and Radiohead's "Ok Computer"

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Scientist

Ok, the new harry styles album is fantastic. The opener track "Meet Me In The Hallway" sounds like it's straight from The Blue Room EP and Radiohead's "Ok Computer"

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

don't forget Kiwi. that tune is fucking badass and completely unexpected

the new Paramore is a solid new wave attempt

Currently listening to my favorite CP song of the week: BIRDS

All I can think about is this song :heart:

 

I like these kinds of songs where you don't know if you should feel happy, or sad... or full of wonder...

 

New Kodaline song: Brother

Hallo Nacht - Kraftklub. This band actually has some pretty sick songs, helps that I understand German as well though lol.

I have become somewhat addicted to Radiohead. A Moon Shaped Pool as a whole and Man of War are dope.

I need to check out some more Radiohead, haven't properly given them a listen :P