Mr. M

Alright here is my review after a few spins:

I think this album is fantastic and easily the best this year (there won't be anything like it the rest of the year or years to come). Ted sounds fantastic as always and Steve really gets the opportunity to shine and knocks it out of the park. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the lyrics or the lyrical quality which I think is absolutely top notch. The title track "Lions" hits home as I live five blocks north of what was the "CHAZ/CHOP" in Seattle and we literally had streets on fire (plus other things which can be a whole discussion in of itself). I love music that is uplifting while also being relatable and this album nails it (Lions and Dream Your Heart Out as examples). "Mean It" is my favorite song of the album and really hits home in terms of sounding like a song straight out of the 80s. "Sedona", which is a catchy song, brings in the saxophone which I think is awesome and help rounds out the album's sound. All the instruments are layered very nicely and helps create this "warmth" of the album that is very hard to find. Obviously, Frontiers launched this album on 7/10 which is in heart of summer in the US and I can see why. It's perfect for those summer nights with the windows down, driving next to the beach in a loud V8. TMF is an incredibly unique band (we should all feel very lucky to have their sound in 2020, seriously!!!!!!!!) and just like the first album, I will enjoy for years to come (or till the third one in 2023).

Of note: it's really too bad Frontiers didn't release this or the first album (or The Defiant's albums) on vinyl. TMF's sound is exactly what I want to hear on vinyl. To told one or both of their albums in my hand (not CD, bleh) would be amazing.

Overall: 10 / 10 (an amazing effort by the guys that I will share with everyone I know)

Waiting till I get the vinyl before listening to this album in full! The singles have been awesome.

Juliette is one of his best tracks yet! So good

Super excited to listen to this on vinyl when I receive it which will be hopefully soon (I usually save albums for a first listen on vinyl)!

17 hours ago, Ponen said:

After a couple of listens, I think it's a very nice album. But you don't expect The Midnight to deliver below par albums. Though none of the songs are on par with their earlier masterpieces like Lost Boy or Sunset or Synthetic, but as an album it's better than their last two releases, with more songs and more songs with vocals on this one. Love it.

I thought Kids was pretty good and very unique with the interesting interludes. Nastoligia is strong with the Kids album which I think is what they were going for.

I think this album is great and has a unique sound compared to most of the other popwave stuff out there. Ollie can flat out sing and he is fantastic live (saw him with FM-84 in Seattle). Michael Oakley helped produce this and you can hear some of his sound

Slowly going back to their original sound albeit tweaked after the debacle that is their last album. These are good and I hope an indication of their sound moving forward

Lovers in the Rain is awesome and sounds better than This Time.

First single sounds good! It's definitely one to watch when the album drops. From the first track, I can see myself driving around in the summer sun with the windows down loving life blasting it. I'm intrigued!

Sounds great. Catchy as hell. Also something my girl will enjoy on these summer days with the windows down and her blonde hair flowing in the wind

New track sounds good but I prefer Alexander on vocals. I'll compare both versions of Straight To The Top when this album is released.

On 4/14/2018 at 10:06 AM, lettard said:

Really enjoying this one,great to see fresh young band playing this type of stuff to help me get my fix

Yep I absolutely agree! Great new album from these guys. Now get them to Seattle!

I really like this album. It's has a nice variety and sounds good throughout. It's hard rock and melodic all at the same time. His voice also reminds me of Firehouse in spots. A nice surprise to start off 2018.

This EP is absolutely fantastic! LeBrock nailed it. Every track is amazing. Easily the best I've heard this year.

I think this is a great album and better than the first. It's fun as hell to listen to and sounds great.

They nailed it.

Awesome!

Sounds great

Awesome album!

Yo this EP is fantastic. Killer songs

Great album. Aldrich tears it up

Woah, new material already? Kick ass!

Sick song. Really enjoyed the last album.

The dudes got a great voice

Another single. Great ballad

Out 10/20

New single:

Good to very good album. I like it much more than the debut

More melodic and catchy

Checking out my vinyl copy now and I'm glad I bought this on vinyl. The artwork kicks ass

Sounds as good or better than digital

On 10/8/2017 at 4:28 AM, Glen said:

Glad they threw a decent solo in there...made it a bit less cheesy.

Look forward to the album

Right on the money. This is cheesy.

Not dead set on the vocals