June 2nd was like a mini-Christmas for me, OK, that was a gross exaggeration, but I was eagerly anticipating The Sounds third album. While some people hate huge concerts like Warped Tour, this is exactly why they have some value. If you pay attention to the side stages you just might happen upon something new. I first saw The Sounds in 2003 and have been hooked ever since. Their synth-laden songs with 80’s female-front-hair-band vocals are perfectly suited for road trippin’ and impromptu dance parties. While offering nothing new, the third album, Crossing the Rubicon, also doesn’t lack what made Living In America and Dying to Say This to You so awesome. While doing my limited research I stumbled upon Rolling Stones review of the album. The album gets only 2/5 stars while listeners rate it 5/5. They go on to say, A few choruses stick, and ‘No One Sleeps When I'm Awake’ sounds like a solid Heart cover. But the rest? What's Swedish for ‘meh’?. Rolling Stone… I ask you, what’s the Swedish word for “get off your high horse and just enjoy the music!”.
The Sounds:
Hook: Living in America – Living in America
Line: Painted By Numbers – Dying to Say This to You
Line (2): 4 Songs & A Fight – Crossing The Rubicon
Sinker: Mine For Life – Living in America (listen to this all the way through 3 times)
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