I had a lot of fun listening to Vertical Horizon again. Especially since I've really been into the "Everything You Want" album; I just couldn't wait to hear more from them. To my surprise I'd have to say I enjoyed this album just as much. It almost felt like the continuation of Everything You Want. The music seems so consistent in it's own theme of rock music and it's usage of the chorus within the lyrics. (I love it when music has a chorus) That is something I failed to mention last time; Vertical Horizon uses the chorus a lot. To me it's not a bad thing, I love hearing some of the same parts of a song over and over again; they really carry the message all the way through with their poetry.
Yes, this may be a continuation of the same style of music they've been doing since their 1999 album. But it still maintains a fresh breath of new air; it's not a bad thing that they're making more of the same music. They manage to make each song memorable in their own unique ways, such songs as "When You Cry" or "Forever." It's one of those things where the second release of something is just as great as the first, but that's my opinion. Anyway, I have to say if you own the album "Everything You Want" you'll definitely have to check this out.
Again, here is the list of songs. (ones marked with a * are my favorite)
1. When You Cry*
2. I'm Still Here*
3. Forever*
4.Sunshine
5. Goodbye Again*
6. Echo*
7. It's Over
8. One Of You*
9. Won't Go Away
10. Inside*
11. Underwater*
Rating: ****1/2
By the way, they re-released this album under the Hybrid label called "Go 2.0" which includes an extra track and has a re-arranged track listing which looks like this:
1. When You Cry*
2. I'm Still Here*
3. Forever*
4. Better When You're Not Here*
5. Goodbye Again*
6. Echo*
7. Sunshine
8. It's Over
9. One Of You*
10. Won't Go Away
11. Inside*
12. Underwater*
Rating: *****
Yet again, I also ordered the album "Running On Ice" Which I will eventually talk about. Maybe not so much on the next update seeing as I've already made 2 about how good Vertical Horizon's music is. I also bought an album today by Third Eye Blind A Collection, so far I don't know what to say about it but maybe I'll get to it; just maybe.
Edit: On a side note, I'm extremely hyped about the new Contra 4 coming to the DS. I never thought Contra would ever come to the DS. To me, it's literally a "dream" come true.
