Fun. - Some Nights (Album Review)

Fun. is a 3 piece band who has virtually came out of nowhere, or so the general public thinks, but Fun. as you may know released their first album Aim and Ignite in August 2009, which charted really well, but did not get as much commercial attention as their sophmore release Some Nights. Fun. formed in New York City in 2008 as the new band formed by lead vocalist Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff doing the guitars and some vocals, and Andrew Dost doing the rest of instruments including drums, bass, guitar, vocals, piano, and synth. They were created after the members other bands depleated. So in 2009 they released Aim and Ignite through Nettwerk Records. After a few singles and a extremely good critical response, they signed with Fuled By Ramen in 2010. Their album Some Nights was featured as one of AP's Most Anticipated albums of 2011 although it was not released until Febuary 21, 2012. Before the album was even released they were a huge sucess after releasing their first single 'We Are Young' which was featured in Glee, numerous commercials, 90210, Chuck, and many others. Some Nights, although only 11 tracks totaling over 45 minutes, has done amazing critically, basically running off of their single. It peaked at the US billboard 200 at #3, on the rock charts #1, and on the Alt charts #1. This indie-power-pop album was produced by Jeff Bhasker, who has produced albums for artists such as Jay-Z, Drake, and Adam Lambert. I loved this album from start to finish and even after I was done listening cause you will never get Fun. songs out of your head. I am going to give it a
4.7 Out Of 5 Stars
because, not only do I love the album, but it was #1 on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown for 4 weeks straight, eventually broke by Gotye. The album is just one big ball of indie pop from begging to end and in such songs like We Are Young and All Alone showcase Nate Ruess's almost perfect voice hitting every note right on key. The lyrics on the album were not like you average pop band which is what seperates them from the rest of mainstream, because their lyrics can be deep and thought prevoking like in One Foot or Some Nights (intro), and they can be uplifting and inspirational like in It Gets Better or All Alright, but most of all they have a simple catchy curous that will get stuck in your head for days like in songs like We Are Young and Some Nights. The album was one of the most perfect pop albums of the year if not ever. My favorite song on the album is Some Nights which you can hear Here. It has a strong mixture of powerfull pop-rock and catchy mainstream pop sounds. I want you to go out and buy this album, if you like fun. or are a fan of musicans like Never Shout Never, The Script or even Circa Survive. You can pick it up at your local record store or by clicking this link to Amazon.com. Thats all I have on this one so, until next time
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