Almeria (Deluxe Edition)
Artist: Lifehouse
Label: Geffen Records
Release Date: December 11, 2012
Duration: 13 tracks, 49:24
The best in recent releases, Almeria is pop sensitive, a
great listen, and appealing to masses. Lifehouse, a prolific pop-rock band originally
had Christian airplay with Stanley Climbfall and has continued to be at the top
of pop rock charts since. With a catalogue built on great production,
radio-ready relationship songs, and hot live performances Lifehouse continues
to climb in popularity.
Simplistic beat and lyrics create a movement all its own in
“Gotta Be Tonight” setting the stage for a great collection. Smooth production
and mixing are readily apparent in the transition to “Between the Raindrops”, a
hot relationship number which builds to a powerful chorus and a break to a
female vocalist. This offering is similar to the recent Gotye release, “Making
Mirrors”, but with Rawhide –like guitar adding a dramatic ending. The kick drum
continues with a heartbeat-like beat on “Nobody Listen”.
“Moveonday” and “Right
Back Home” (featuring Charles Jones and Peter Frampton) are solid rockers
showcasing cutting guitar work. Emotion filled numbers with excellent melody
include “Slow Motion”, “Where I Come From” and “Aftermath”, highlighting lead
singer Jason Wade’s signature vocal qualities. “Barricade” provides a slow ballad
with country slide and reverb on electric guitar making for interesting
accompaniment.
The deluxe edition of Almeria includes two tracks with ‘60s
radio-like qualities in “Lady Day” and “Pins & Needles”, and “Rolling Off
The Stone”, a blues rock tune with good sax.
This is one smooth release. The deluxe edition adds little
to the original ten-song collection. Catchy, like their initial release of
Stanley Climbfall, this album is a great additional for Lifehouse fans and a
good introduction to new comers.
SS Mertens
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