My name's Dan, and I'm a 22 year old Englishman. Interested in all things sports and music, and hav...
My name's Dan, and I'm a 22 year old Englishman. Interested in all things sports and music, and have always enjoyed writing, I'm thinking of retiring off the £0.25 i've earned from Ciao so far.
Member since:18.07.2008
Reviews:13
Mcfly, having recently split from their record label, made a deal with the Mail on Sunday to distribute their newest album, 'Radio:Active' with the newspaper, an aim to reach it's vast readership. Having had great success with their previous three albums, and a greatest hits compilation, as well as sell-out tours accross Britain, they have released a new album to fully establish themselves as the premiere pop/rock band in the UK, a genre they have dominated since Busted split.
Radio:Active starts with a 70's feeling song, 'Do Ya, an upbeat number giving Danny, Tom and Dougie to demonstarte the harmonies they specialise in. It is an excellent track to open with, full of fun and synonomous with the style that has made McFly the force they are. They slow the tone with second song 'Falling in love', a classily put together mid-paced song that may not go down as one of their very best, but certainly serves it's purpose.
Tracks 3 and 4 are the kind that give McFly their somewhat childish image. Having experimented in making their music more grown up and trying to develop a 'cooler' image, they seem to have realised what makes them popular. 'Everybody Knows' and 'Smile' are cheerful and uncomplicated but do not really stand out. 'Smile' in particular is a little cheesy. Recent single 'One For The Radio' brings the album back on track with it's raucous, anthemic riffs and powerful vocals from Danny in particular. This is McFly at their best.
'POV' is ballad written with feeling, in the mould of 'Too Close for Comfort' on the 'Wonderland' album. probably isn't single material but shows a different side the the band, and is an impressive offering. 'Corrupted' brings the energy back, a slightly sinister song that sounds like it could have been written by a band such as My Chemical Romance or Feeder. An unusual song, it has a good beat and a catchy chorus.
'The Heart Never Lies' may be the best ballad the band have ever made. Very well sung and full of emotion, it delivers all the ingredients of a slow song, and it is no surprise it was chosen as a single. A song that continues to grow in stature as it goes on, this is a very good piece of music regardless of your opinions on the band.
'Going Through the Motions' is very McFly, with their distinctive up-tempo style seen on songs such as Star Girl and That Girl. This one will please the band's fanbase. The album ends with a song that goes from ballad to upbeat in the middle, and both sides of it work well. Aptly named 'The last Song', it is a strong end to another well put-together album, a very good start from the lads on their own record label.
The album is officially released in September with 4 extra tracks, but for now this offering should satisfy fans, and could well impress some readers of the Mail who stick it in the stereo for a quick listen. There is no suggestion their grip on their area of the industry is going to loosen anytime soon, and their upcoming arena tour will give these songs the chance to be belted out live accross the country. McFly are very good at what they do, and love them or loath them, it is hard not to respect a band that write and play everything themselves, and continue to get better.
Listened to this only a few hours ago. I agree, they are getting better and better. Good review. - Bri
headcase44 20.07.2008 22:54
I have big arguments with a male colleague as he hates Mc Fly and I like their music. The first one to get to the off switch on the radio is the winner. LOL Thanks. J.
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