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Genre:
Electronica
Release Date: 07/28/2009
Filled with bubbling electronics and light, G-rated club anthems,
Ocean Eyes sets its sights on the
MySpace generation, targeting the younger siblings of those who bought
the Postal Service's
Give Up six years earlier. This is computerized pop music, replete with programmed drum loops, digital symphonies, and all the amenities of modern recording software. Only
Adam Young's vocals carry a hint of human presence, and his fanciful lyrics -- which turn even the most mundane content (see
"Dental Care," a good ol' fashioned ode to oral hygiene) into whimsy -- serve to strengthen the album's escapist appeal. Such syrupy sweetness builds to a feverish pitch throughout the album's 12 tracks, peaking during the viral sensation
"Hey Seattle" and its sonic cousin,
"On the Wing." Those who don't have a sweet tooth should stay away, but
Ocean Eyes will serve as a tasty dessert for those who can stomach it.
~Andrew LeaheyMySpace generation, targeting the younger siblings of those who bought
the Postal Service's
Give Up six years earlier. This is computerized pop music, replete with programmed drum loops, digital symphonies, and all the amenities of modern recording software. Only
Adam Young's vocals carry a hint of human presence, and his fanciful lyrics -- which turn even the most mundane content (see
"Dental Care," a good ol' fashioned ode to oral hygiene) into whimsy -- serve to strengthen the album's escapist appeal. Such syrupy sweetness builds to a feverish pitch throughout the album's 12 tracks, peaking during the viral sensation
"Hey Seattle" and its sonic cousin,
"On the Wing." Those who don't have a sweet tooth should stay away, but
Ocean Eyes will serve as a tasty dessert for those who can stomach it.
~Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
;)
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