Good Charlotte haven’t necessarily had the easiest of journeys through their career within the music industry, be it the style of music that they play, the fashion accessories that they are accustomed too or the women that the Madden brothers have courted with over the past decade, but one thing is for certain; when the quintet write a solid pop punk album, they pull out all of the stops and do it phenomenally well.
Following the band’s previous three efforts, the album opener ‘Introduction To Cardiology’ allows the audience to engage in what could be considered Good Charlotte’s most impressive material – an album from the heart. As each track builds successfully into the next, it is difficult not to hit the repeat button once the album reaches a halt.
As Cardiology’s stone setter leads into ‘Let The Music Play’ the opening lyrics hit you hard and fast with the meaning of the song, “There's a song that you can find in every moment of your life, in every tear you've ever cried, in every painful last goodbye. Let the music play.” The song expresses the sense of relief that music can contain when a person goes through negative moments, bursting with large potential to uplift the hearts of regular funeral goers.
Returning to work with producer Don Gilmore, after feeling unsettled with material already recorded, was the right decision. The quintet restore the sound that their fans grew to love when they started, resulting with a fusion of tracks that sound like they’re from the era of both their 2000 self-titled album and 2002’s 'The Young and The Hopeless'. Good Charlotte still hold on to that good quality harmony sound that the Madden brothers create so well, as it continues to blend into the guitar driven chorus’ that appear through the album. It is predominantly clear that the musical chemistry of the band has only grown stronger over the past few years of criticism.
One thing is for sure and that is their latest catalogue of songs really holds some hidden gems that will surely be appreciated live; including the profoundly romantic ‘Silver Screen Romance’ that holds the biggest chorus of the album both lyrically and musically. Other tracks that’ll really capture the attention (and hearts – ironically) of the audience are party anthem ‘Last Night’, self-titled influence ‘Standing Ovation’ and the infectiously poisonous sing-a-long ‘Counting Down the Days’ – which has been confirmed as the follow-up single to ‘Like It’s Her Birthday’.
It could be argued that fifteen songs on a pop punk album is five too many, but when you’re comparing it to their previous album - the risky 'Good Mourning Revival' - you come to realise that they have bridges to mend, and it’s great to see the Maryland boys back on top form as they begin to churn the hits out once more.
Following the band’s previous three efforts, the album opener ‘Introduction To Cardiology’ allows the audience to engage in what could be considered Good Charlotte’s most impressive material – an album from the heart. As each track builds successfully into the next, it is difficult not to hit the repeat button once the album reaches a halt.
As Cardiology’s stone setter leads into ‘Let The Music Play’ the opening lyrics hit you hard and fast with the meaning of the song, “There's a song that you can find in every moment of your life, in every tear you've ever cried, in every painful last goodbye. Let the music play.” The song expresses the sense of relief that music can contain when a person goes through negative moments, bursting with large potential to uplift the hearts of regular funeral goers.
Returning to work with producer Don Gilmore, after feeling unsettled with material already recorded, was the right decision. The quintet restore the sound that their fans grew to love when they started, resulting with a fusion of tracks that sound like they’re from the era of both their 2000 self-titled album and 2002’s 'The Young and The Hopeless'. Good Charlotte still hold on to that good quality harmony sound that the Madden brothers create so well, as it continues to blend into the guitar driven chorus’ that appear through the album. It is predominantly clear that the musical chemistry of the band has only grown stronger over the past few years of criticism.
One thing is for sure and that is their latest catalogue of songs really holds some hidden gems that will surely be appreciated live; including the profoundly romantic ‘Silver Screen Romance’ that holds the biggest chorus of the album both lyrically and musically. Other tracks that’ll really capture the attention (and hearts – ironically) of the audience are party anthem ‘Last Night’, self-titled influence ‘Standing Ovation’ and the infectiously poisonous sing-a-long ‘Counting Down the Days’ – which has been confirmed as the follow-up single to ‘Like It’s Her Birthday’.
It could be argued that fifteen songs on a pop punk album is five too many, but when you’re comparing it to their previous album - the risky 'Good Mourning Revival' - you come to realise that they have bridges to mend, and it’s great to see the Maryland boys back on top form as they begin to churn the hits out once more.
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