![]() Lyrically, the story told opposes the music as it talks about a relationship on the fritz. “BLENDER” opens on an upbeat instrumental that features high energy drum and bass. The lyrical story of looking for a lost soul in a party crowd knowing that the person is not there, makes for a song that sounds like something straight out of a classic rom-com. This track once again highlights the vocals of Hood and Irwin. The guitar and bass in this song are very ’80s-inspired, mixed with a more modern drum. There is also a resurgence of vocals from bassist Calum Hood and drummer Ashton Irwin that fans will appreciate given how heavy Hemmings’ vocals have been thus far. Lyrically the song is more interesting as it speaks of the strength they feel in the presence of their partners. In terms of musicality, this track is not the strongest given how pop formulaic it is compared to the more experimental sounds presented within the past few songs. It has a very simple piano melody that takes a slight R&B influence with the light drumbeat added after the first chorus. This is highlighted by the fact that the star vocalists for this track are Hemmings and his partner, who was once part of musical duo Alex & Sierra, Sierra Deaton. “Older” is a seemingly sweet love song that gets more secretly twisted with each surprise Tim Burton-esque line. It is another song that alludes to a life of fame that has a singular path drawn in a circle, hence the title. The placement for this track would have benefited from being moved given that its narrative is like the previous one. Troye Sivan fans will especially appreciate this song as the backing synth and electro sounds are very reminiscent of his work, though it does get more musically natural as it progresses. Adding to the emotional significance is that the song mimics old melodies used in past tracks. It is a powerful song about leading an inner child who was astray back to the path they originally wanted to be on. ![]() They also make more dark religious connections with the lyrics, “sending in the cavalry, a few more souls on the bus now.” This is made clear with lyrics like, “shut my eyes right at 17,” and “open eyes right at 23,” that allude to their career timeline. This track is one of the more emotionally charged songs on the album as it focuses again on the self-reflection of a childhood lost to early fame. The lyrics are also very clever in their self-awareness with lines like, “I feed myself. There’s an influence of more experimental synth thanks to the notable production signature of fellow artist, Jon Bellion. “Me Myself & I” is a more classic homage to the early 2000s pop rock, original 5SOS sound. In an almost-ballad, the band solidifies certain spiritual themes that were presented earlier in “COMPLETE MESS.” However, there is a juxtaposition in the relationships being presented, the first acknowledges flaws within, while this puts an otherwise detached partner on a pedestal to help keep the love alive. This is the first song in the album that has a more experimental sound in terms of vocals and strings. ![]() Eventually, the band sheds the autotune for a clear toned desperate singing as they grow throughout the song. This is intentional since the song starts guarded and talks on memories turned sour as a result of a stolen childhood. In “Easy For You To Say” the vocals of Luke Hemmings are heavily masked by synth music and autotuned vocals. The overall musicality and subtle religious allusions create a sound that is reminiscent of the ’70s or ’90s. Lyrically it focuses on the brightness in a relationship and how some of the madness can be clarifying. The song “COMPLETE MESS” is a strong opener for “5SOS5” as the instrumental follows a steady, mellow guitar pattern and builds into a heavy drumbeat. 23 release of its fifth album “5SOS5.” Here is a breakdown of what listeners can expect from their latest work. Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture EditorĪustralian pop rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), continues to develop a diverse discography with the Sept.
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