ARTiST: Poplord
ALBUM: Poplord vs The Universe
BiTRATE: 200kbps avg
QUALiTY: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.97 Final / -V2 --vbr-new / 44.100Khz
LABEL: CD Baby
GENRE: Rock
SiZE: 64.96 megs
PLAYTiME: 0h 42min 40sec total
RiP DATE: 2011-03-26
STORE DATE: 2011-02-10
Track List:
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01. Flower Bomb 3:25
02. Miss Universe 4:12
03. Death 3:36
04. Descending 3:44
05. Save the Monkey 4:31
06. The Voyage Home 4:13
07. World Bends Down 3:51
08. Mr. Wesley 4:34
09. Angel's Revenge 4:49
10. Drilling for the Sun 3:44
11. CD Closer 2:01
Release Notes:
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Central California's Poplord have created several notable power pop albums in
the past, now they return with Poplord Vs. The Universe. The album's space
theme/concept is loosely followed here. "Flower Bomb" is a formulaic, but
pleasing opener with smart harmonies and neat jangling rhythms. "Miss Universe"
follows as an apt spacey themed love song, that has a garage styled duel vocal
bridge and echoing chorus. It's a charming melody that has a great guitar outro.
"Descending" is a majestic piano tune, that is parts "Whiter Shade of Pale" and
John Lennon. Another highlight is "Save The Monkey" with it's bright melody and
Jagger-like falsetto chorus.
The album's second half doesn't hold as much attention, but it's never boring as
the band has it's own quirky worldview. A special treat is the gentle narrative
of "Mr. Wesley" with a descriptive lyric and lovely melody. Some influences are
easy to spot (Beatles, Alan Parsons, Fountains of Wayne,) and the ever present
synths find an empty space in each song to flourish. The band matures like a
fine wine here and I look forward to future releases. - Powerpopaholic