I Bought It For The Music

I realize I'm way, way behind the game since I'm just getting around to listening to Dying To Say This To You, the second CD from The Sounds.

But that's how I operate, a good four or five months behind the curve.

First Listen

After listening to the album the first time, I do like it. The songs are upbeat, catchy, and Maja Ivarsson is a great rock vocalist. The only criticism would be, and keep in mind this coming from someone with no technical musical background, is the songs do sound a lot a like, especially the first five or six tracks. However, this is only the first listen and it's common(in my experience), especially in rock and pop. Also, the one song with non-maja vocals just doesn't stand up. At least not for me.

It's very catch indie-rock, or indie-pop, whatever you want to call it. It's all rock and roll to me. I'm a big fan of short, to the point songs, and this album is full of them.

My favorite tracks after the first listen would be: Tony The Beat, 24 Hours, Ego.

Second Listen

Holy crap, this is good. Maja Ivarsson can fucking wail. Tony The Beat (Push It) has got to be one of the few songs that can make someone instantly horny. That might be the highest compliment one can give a rock song.

In conclusion, if you like catchy rock/punk songs and some great, aggressive vocals - check this CD out.

Also, if you only pick this up because of the chick on the right on the album cover and her amazing rack:

1. She's not in the band.
2. I hear you, man, I hear you.