First off, I want to make a few things known. I've been listening to this CD for about a month now as I received an advanced copy. The Glass Passenger is probably my least favorite of Andrew McMahon's four prominent CDs (Everything in Transit, North, & Leaving Through the window). That being said, this CD is still amazing. I've listened to the CD it seems about 100 times. It's more mature than his previous efforts and his voice sounds a bit different but it's not neccessarily bad. Some songs, however, take a bit of listening to get into. The primary reason that I can't say that The Glass Passenger is better than his previous albums is because I tend to skip a few tracks when listening which I've never done with the other 3. However, don't expect it to lack in the passion, catchy tunes, and heavy, piano-driven songs that are easy to sing along to from his previous albums. This album will not dissapoint in that aspect. Songwise, some are better than others. One thing that I dislike is some of his choruses on the album are pretty weak.
Overall, go out and buy this album.
The songs:
The Resolution - An amazing, powerful song that you'll be singing before you even finish the song for the first time.
Spinning - This has become my favorite track on the whole record. It reminds me of the old Andrew McMahon and the beat is incredible.
Swim - This is the first track that stood out to me on the first listen. It's emotional and the lyrics are very good.
American Love - Good, catchy song but this is a track similar to what I mentioned previously about having a weak chorus (Big hearts are for breaking?) Of the songs that have weak choruses though, this is my favorite.
What gets you off - I like this song as well but it took awhile. Andrew's voice is noticeably changed on this track.
Crashing - Another song similar to spinning... a throwback to his older stuff. Very catchy and good lyrics. I like this song a lot.
Annie Use Your Telescope - I've heard that a lot of people like this song but I usually skip this track. Musically, this song encompasses a lot of instruments but I'm more into lyrics and this song doesn't do it for me.
Suicide Blonde - Here's another one of the bad chorus songs. Chances are, if the chorus was different, this could be one of the better songs on the album. But it's not.
Drop Out - I really dig this song. Powerful stuff... I feel like this track could have ended the album.
Hammers and Strings - It took a couple listens to really appreciate this song. His voice is again more mature on this track but really this is just a beautful song in the same sense as Konstantine.
Bloodshot - This is another one of the good songs. It's faster-paced and kind of intense but it'll stick in your head for a day after you listen.
Orphans - I skip this track too usually. The chorus is stupid (You're no orphan?) and it feels really out of place. The verses are decent and make the song listen-able though.
Caves - Wow. This song is absolutely incredible. The first time I listened to it, I didn't appreciate it because the first 3 minutes are slow and drawn out but it slowly progresses and you can feel Andrew's heart and soul in this song.
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