MP3 Solving For X - What Planet Are You?
Early 80s "college rock" is making a comeback in modern music thanks to revivalists like Interpol, The Shins, and Solving For X. This band cites R.E.M., The Cure, and The Violent Femmes as the inspiration for their music.
10 MP3 Songs
ROCK: 80''s Rock, FOLK: Angry
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So much of the "new" music that is put out today is so formulaic and stale that I can only listen to it once or twice before I''ve had my fill. However, since I still enjoy quality alternative pop/rock music, when a good album of this nature comes along, I can''t help but get excited. I have to tell you, after listening to What Planet Are You?, I am smiling from ear to ear. With traces of U2 and R.E.M., Solving For X reminds me of why the sound of good alternative rock can be so charming.
Solving For X excels in many different aspects of songwriting and performance. In "Crush," Solving For X presents a defining song that captures the spirit of the album. From the beginning, the song builds with a palpable tension that continuously hints at the climax to come. Snappy drums and rhythmic guitar gradually crescendo, and at about the 2:30 mark, after ten seconds of a wavering, teasing stall, the vocals and instrumentation all explode into beautiful sonic fusion. The chorus is the sort that gives you chills, and the arrangement of the song is absolutely perfect; it marks a musical intuition that bodes well for Solving For X''s future.
If you are looking for a refreshing return to quality pop/rock, What Planet Are You? is sure to satisfy your craving.
Seth Steiling, https://www.tradebit.com
-----"What Planet Are You?" also available at iTunes----