There is no denying that Never Shout Never is a popular topic, especially on Dad's Car Radio. A big reason for this is because lead singer Christofer Drew never takes a break. He has been constantly touring for the past two years with maybe three months of off time when you add it all up. The boy is always on the move and on Tuesday is releasing his second album of the year, third if you include his side project EatMeWhileImHot. So without further ado, here is the track by track review of the album everyone will soon be buzzing about.
1. Harmony-Something unique about Christofer Drew is he doesn't hesitate to leak his songs early to the public or post a demo whenever he feels like it, and that's exactly what he did with this album, especially the title track.
2. This shit getz old- One of the many tracks that was uploaded three months ago as a YouTube demo This Shit Getz Old is one of the few negative tracks NSN has released to the public. The song contains the usual catchy lyrics but it has something different that also continues to go through the rest of the album, it has a much deeper meaning than the usual boppy songs. It's been interesting to see the band grow musically and as people over the past few years and to see the finished product all reflected in the music.
3. Cheatercheaterbestfriendeater- CCBFE has been already listened to by most of the NSN fan base because it was one of the few tracks on the Melody EP, the same day the music video was also released. Being cheated on is never a good thing, and this track really can speak to the listener and make them sympathize with these horrible feels so many people have gone through.
4. Lovesick-Another feeling so many people feel is that total feeling of being lovesick, where that special someone is always on your mind. The album slows down for a bit with Lovesick and it might be the NyQuil I took to get rid of my cough but when I close my eyes and listen I see a record player with young girls fantasizing over their musical crushes, wether it be Elvis, The Beatles, or Christofer Drew himself.
5. Piggybank-It's one of the shorter songs on the album and not even two minutes long but Piggybank is probably one of the fastest songs on the album. Plus, is has some pretty kick-ass harmonica.
6. I love you more than you will ever know-It's not a Never Shout Never album without a song proclaiming the ultimate love for someone. Perhaps when NSN gets more popular this song will be played at school dances as a slow song, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a signature for the bands style and absolutely adorable.
7. First dance- First Dance is a song that I have personally been waiting an entire year to hear the studio version of. A year ago when back home in Joplin Christofer uploaded this song in a video just hours after he finished writing it. The song was boppy and cute but obviously needed some work, which is where the studio instruments and backing vocals come in. Although Chris did all the work the things he added to the song create a world of difference between a finished studio track and a viral video on YouTube.
8. Lousy truth- Bringing back the negative, or should I say lousy, this track does exactly what it implies, speak the lousy truth, those things that are sad but true. Mostly acoustic guitar it's a slower track but it's obvious that it speaks from the heart.
9. Trampoline-Another song that made it's YouTube debut three months ago Trampoline is a cute little tune that brings on the urge to snap your fingers and sing along. The song really reflects the sincerity of Christofer Drew that so many people have grown to love but it also reflects the maturity that can be seen over the past three EP's and an album and how it's progressed into Harmony.
10. Sweet perfection-This song is probably one of the only songs on this album that I hadn't heard before and it's probably one of my favorites on the album. The piano work is spectacular when paired with the banjo and it also brings in the great harmonica again. Definitely a solid track, I see why they kept it secret for so long.
11. Sellout-Besides Sweet Perfection, Sellout is my favorite song on this entire album. First thing that comes to mind is the phrase that they really saved the best for last when it comes to this track. Most artists wait until they've already finished their reunion tour and been retired for so many years before making public comments against the industry, but Christofer has a habit of breaking rules so this is really no surprise. The fact that this song really brings the issues that matter to Never Shout Never to the table, and still was able to make it into the album is a surprising yet great thing. I stand by this track, and this album 100%. Set the music free.