Years ago, when Tom, Mark, and Travis of Blink 182 announced that they were taking on an indefinite break, which translates to their splitting up, fans, including myself, felt frustrated and disappointed because it may be the last we'll hear from any of them. It felt wrong to see a band break up just when they are at their prime. But then, all hopes seem to come back when Tom announced his new band, Angels & Airwaves.
I didn't think that a new band, whether it is fronted by Mark, Tom, or Travis will sound as good as they did before simply because they sound good collectively. Their individual talents complement each other that's why they kept on producing great music. However, Angels & Airwaves proved they can prove themselves as a competent band when they released their first album We Don't Need to Whisper.
Tom proved that he is a formidable musician, armed with the right stuff to come out with good music regardless of which band he plays in. As the front man of the new band, his voice gave life to each of the tracks. He showcased his powerful vocals and gave gut-wrenching performances each time.
Since I don't really expect the record to break barriers and knock me off my feet, it was surprising to hear a great album. It's mix of good lyrics, strong guitars and percussion, nice rifts and arrangement, you are left with incredible music.
With Angels & Airwaves, Tom has taken on a more serious path. He, together with his new band mates, was able to create a great line up of songs that talk about war, love, loss, hope, and space. Each track can stand alone. Each track is brilliant in its own way. They have a more mature sound. The lyrics attempt to talk about serious stuff with more depth.
Angels & Airwaves showcased their superb ability to play the instruments in the album. You will hear every rift, strum, and beat perfectly timed to fit the lyric and melody. In order to give due importance to their musical ability, they have made their introductions long. One track, Valkyrie Missile, had an introduction that runs 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Another track that had a quite long introduction is Distraction, with 1 minute and 9 seconds.
The message of the whole album is what makes it very noteworthy. All the other elements, the lyrics, melody, rifts, and vocals all add up to make the message be heard loud and clear. In each song, you will feel the emotion behind Tom's vocals. It will haunt you and hit home. The message is relayed through the lyrics, which at times, can be repetitive. The writing is good but not remarkable. Nevertheless, it still makes a good impact for the listener.
In summary, Angels & Airwaves has entered the music scene not as another band with a famous front man but as a band that creates good, memorable, and noteworthy music.
I didn't think that a new band, whether it is fronted by Mark, Tom, or Travis will sound as good as they did before simply because they sound good collectively. Their individual talents complement each other that's why they kept on producing great music. However, Angels & Airwaves proved they can prove themselves as a competent band when they released their first album We Don't Need to Whisper.
Tom proved that he is a formidable musician, armed with the right stuff to come out with good music regardless of which band he plays in. As the front man of the new band, his voice gave life to each of the tracks. He showcased his powerful vocals and gave gut-wrenching performances each time.
Since I don't really expect the record to break barriers and knock me off my feet, it was surprising to hear a great album. It's mix of good lyrics, strong guitars and percussion, nice rifts and arrangement, you are left with incredible music.
With Angels & Airwaves, Tom has taken on a more serious path. He, together with his new band mates, was able to create a great line up of songs that talk about war, love, loss, hope, and space. Each track can stand alone. Each track is brilliant in its own way. They have a more mature sound. The lyrics attempt to talk about serious stuff with more depth.
Angels & Airwaves showcased their superb ability to play the instruments in the album. You will hear every rift, strum, and beat perfectly timed to fit the lyric and melody. In order to give due importance to their musical ability, they have made their introductions long. One track, Valkyrie Missile, had an introduction that runs 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Another track that had a quite long introduction is Distraction, with 1 minute and 9 seconds.
The message of the whole album is what makes it very noteworthy. All the other elements, the lyrics, melody, rifts, and vocals all add up to make the message be heard loud and clear. In each song, you will feel the emotion behind Tom's vocals. It will haunt you and hit home. The message is relayed through the lyrics, which at times, can be repetitive. The writing is good but not remarkable. Nevertheless, it still makes a good impact for the listener.
In summary, Angels & Airwaves has entered the music scene not as another band with a famous front man but as a band that creates good, memorable, and noteworthy music.
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