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Rating: Ah... summer, ah... music, ah... the annoying sound of crickets in the evening, ah... so many emotions that summer brings; at sunset, when I don't know what to do, I put on this nice little disc by the English duo that has been keeping me company for a while.
Their melodies are light, simple, pleasant, and at times refreshing; exactly what one would say about a summery, carefree, and cheerful album.
In reality, behind this sugary layer hides a meditative sadness that, even though "masked," echoes the mood of the splendid debut. Many hopes in this music from the two Albions who nod to West Coast sounds; good compositional skills especially in the lyrics, electro-acoustic flashes, and poignant tones.
Despite these good premises, the work ultimately convinces only partially. The intention to replicate what was The Optimist remains such, that is, "an attempt."
The album is listenable, but to appreciate its real content, some attention is needed; the aforementioned melodies are partly hinted at and not very immediate, enough to increase the interest in listening. I tried, but in the end, I was left with a bit of a bitter taste.
It lacks breath, the space-time dimension, and above all, impact.
Something has been conceived, time will make it grow and flourish. Dear Paridjanian & Knights, better luck next time.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 They Can't Buy the Sunshine (03:08)
all and all its been a blast
but fame and fortune never lasts
so, we'll take refuge in the sound
they burned our churches to the ground
but they can't buy the sunshine
they cant buy the sunshine
they cant buy the sun
but they cant stop the sun, shine on the sun, the sun, the sun
we may have sold our very souls
the ghosts inside the radio
they warned us once and they told us twice
this life's never very nice
they can't buy the sunshine
they cant buy the sunshine
they cant buy the sun
they cant stop the sun, shine on the sun, the sun, the sun
the credit card skyline rises high
crushing the sky and multiplies
they bind up souls to fill their holes
we know the one thing they don't know
but they can't buy the sunshine
they cant buy the sunshine
they cant buy the sun
but they cant stop the sunshine
they cant stop the sun shine
they cant stop the sun, shine on the sun, the sun, the sun
shine on the sun, the sun, the sun (x4)
02 Red Moon (04:20)
oooh, oooh, oooh (x2)
sometimes just letting go is easier
and dead friends cant come back
they're gone and life goes on
if you try, you'll be alright
if you try, you'll be alright
been hanging around you
been catching the starlight
under this red moon
leaving the city tonight
we're finding our freedom
under this red moon
oh no, no, no, nooo
leave your woes behind
start the car and drive
deserts bring you home
the only roads you've known
if you try, you'll be alright
if you try, you'll be alright
been hanging around you
been catching the starlight
under this red moon
leaving the city tonight
we're finding our freedom
under this red moon
oh no, no, no, nooo
here it comes, you might aswell
here it comes, you might aswell
you might aswell
if you try, you'll be alright
been hanging around you
been catching the starlight
under this red moon
leaving the city tonight
we're finding our freedom
under this red moon
oh no, no, no, nooo
03 Forever (03:17)
ooooh (x2)
inch by inch
i'm infected by your love
head to toe
i'm chemically changed
forever
oh take me back
to your house again, my love
I want to roam
through your fields again, my love
forever
ooooh (x2)
I feel like, i'm falling
i'm falling, for you
forever
from head to toe
i'm infected by your love
inch by inch
i'm chemically changed
04 Asleep With the Fireflies (05:01)
my girl she's asleep now
fleas leave her, jump to the ground
through a train window
flickering like a film frame
twenty four times a second
me and my girl gonna make it if we try
cos i've been hanging around
my head in my hands
and my feet on the ground
it's been too long
been chasing tales
i'm gonna leave the city
im gonna set sail (x3)
wooooo, oh oh
i fell asleep with the fireflies
but let the moonlight pass me by
on this long and lifeless road we walk on
me and my girl gonna make it if we try
cos i've been hanging around
my head in my hands
and my feet on the ground
it's been too long
been chasing tales
i'm gonna leave the city
im gonna set sail (x3)
wooooo, oh oh
turn out the lights
i see a sign and a sunset, yeah
ah, look at my life
could be a loser baby, could be a loser
but with you i forget, now there is
no use flapping around like a headless chicken
me and my girl gonna make it if we try
cos i've been hanging around
my head in my hands
and my feet on the ground
it's been too long
been chasing tales
i'm gonna leave the city
im gonna set sail (x3)
05 Fishing for a Dream (04:29)
lets go fishing for a dream
lets find some place new
somewhere we can be ourselves
some of the time
lose your heart, I lose my mind
we'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
nothing is too good there for my girl
all of this world, is gonna see you shine
do-do-do-dodo-do-do-do
dododo-dodo-do-do-do-do-do-do
dododododo-do-doooo
lets do loneliness in style
lets put on moonlight mile
and feel those radio waves flow
and don't say you won't
lose your heart, I lose my mind
we'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
nothing is too good there for my girl
all of this world, is gonna see you shine
do-do-do-dodo-do-do-do
dododo-dodo-do-do-do-do-do-do
dododododo-do-doooo
I lose your heart, and I'll lose my mind
we'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
nothing is too good there for my girl
all of this world, is gonna see you shine
09 Above the Clouds (03:47)
one, two, three, four
up above the clouds, it is always a blue sky
some will try a trick, but you just look them in the eyes
what will they do, when the money runs dry?
where will they go, when the jet planes can't fly?
when all is said and done i will love you
when all is said and done i'll still love you
starring out at the stars, you feel helpless and so small
nothing but closed down bars, no one helps you when you fall
one day this world will be returning to this prime
we'll all be gone, there'll be no more roads to find
when all is said and done i will love you
when all is said and done i'll still love you
the rain came again,
cleaning the dream and it always makes me cry, oh my
something about the rain, it sends memories through my vains
memories always stain, you can't wash them down the drain
where will i go when my broken body dies?
and what will i know when i look up to the skies?
when all is said and done will you love me? (x2)
the rain came again, cleaning the dream
and it always makes me cry, oh my
up above the clouds, it is always a blue sky
12 Come and Go (05:27)
My open heart is all a flutter
Memories as sweet as butter
Running down the blade of a double edged sword
I recall a kiss, a photograph
And in this I can't recall the faces of you all
Cos you come and you go (x3)
Oooooh
Open up my heart, you open up my heart
And let some sunlight down the avenue
I'm going to take my time today
I'm going to take what's mine today
Cos you come and you go (x3)
Oooooh
I'm going to take my time today
I'm going to take what's mine today
Cos you come and you go (3)
Oooooh
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