Metro Station
Metro Station
Metro Station
(Sony)
By Cheryl Leong
Choice Cut : Now That We're Done, True To Me, Tell Me What To Do
Official website: http://www.metrostationmusic.com/
What can I say? Electronica-lite and Techno beats are the new Pop. Everyone's dabbling in it, and so it seems is American band Metro Station, who of course needs no introduction.
The name "Cyrus" sound familiar to you? Well, Metro Station's co-vocalist/lead guitarist, Trace Cyrus is none other than the half-brother of Miley Cyrus. The Disney ties continue with Mason Musso (vocals, rhythm guitarist), who is the brother of Mitchel Musso (Oliver Oken in Hannah Montana). Together with Blake Healy (synthesizer/bass) and Anthony Improgo (drums), the quartet form Metro Station, a band who is living it up with dancey, '80s inspired synth-pop.
Metro Station's opener "Seventeen Forever" gets off on a deceivingly slow start, before bursting forth with an energetic poppy chorus that quickly sets the tone for the entire album. "Control" moves into synth-punk with rapid synth fizzes and thumping drum beats in the background.
The explosive, throbbing smash single "Shake It" is a guaranteed summons to hit the dancefloor. "Shake it" to the immensely upbeat and addictive rhythm! With a more sombre, heavier reliance on synth, "Wish We Were Older" gives you a haunting New Wave and Electro harmony.
"Now That We're Done" has a trippy, nicely arranged technical accompaniment to a semi-ballad. Another bright and boppingly-cheerful track is "True To Me," following in the vein of "Shake It," contains a rousing chorus that cajoles you to jump along and wave your arms wildly.
The best track of the album has got to be "Tell Me What To Do," which features Masso/Cyrus chanting happily in this cheerleader-esque romp. The bass hits you hard and fast, and the tune is simply too addictive for words. The tinkly "California" and album closer "Disco" slip back into peppy synth-punk order of the day.
Stylistically speaking, Metro Station has churned out a pretty polished debut effort. The bubbling synth hooks and catchy melodies are easy on the ear, although repetitive after a couple of replays. The lyrics are light and contrived fluff that's easy to dismiss. If you aren't expecting something deep and serious, you'll definitely have a lot of fun with Metro Station.
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