New Favorite Band- OWL CITY

Many reasons to dig on Owl City. First off, lead singer/band creator Adam Young is from Owatonna, MN. Secondly, Adam Young is joined by fellow Minnesotan Breanne Duren. Aside from the MN roots, the music is amazing.

I tried to find a good way to describe the bands style. It is a solid blend of rock/pop/electronic with maybe a bit of auto-tune all mashed into one wicked cool sound. The first single to really dominate the airwaves is "Fireflies." It is playing daily on the radio in Dallas so I am assuming it is spinning in most cities. I recommend investing the $9.99 and buy Owl City's "OCEAN EYES" album. iTunes people!

After hearing "Fireflies" I was curious to listen to the rest of the album to see if the first single was a taste of the rest of the disc. My answer is YES and NO. The techno-esque vibe is definitely present throughout but there is a good mix of guitar/piano. The cd has a good natural progression of fast and slower songs. I especially like the The "Dental Care"/ "Meteor Shower" combo. Two songs that I wouldn't have thought went well one after another, but they work nicely. Sounds corny but the entire cd is awesome. Check out below for my personal favorites.

I wouldn't be doing the album justice without mentioning the WRITING. The play on words and anagolies of "Dental Care" remind me alot like Death Cab for Cutie's "Title and Registration." Not to mention, Young's voice does remind me of Ben Gibbard. The sharp and witty writing compliments the fresh techno/pop sound. Fresh is a good way to describe the music. It's the musical equivalent of the feeling you get after you brush your teeth. Fresh and crisp. Unless you smoked a cigar the night before because then brushing your teeth hurts and doesn't get rid of the cigar smoke. And never drink orange juice after you brush your teeth, it's disgusting.

Personal Favs:

Vanilla Twilight- Anyone that knows me should understand why I love this one

Hello Seattle

Dental Care

Meteor Shower

If My Heart Was A House

The Bird and the Worm- catchy guitar throughout

...again, but the whole album people!